Running a business means meeting a lot of government requirements and following a number of laws. One of the first things to do when starting your business is apply for an FEIN. But, what is an FEIN? And, do you have to have one? Keep reading to learn the answers to these questions and more.
FEIN Definition
那么，fein意思是什么？Fein代表联邦雇主识别号码。它也称为EIN，雇主识别号码或营业税ID。美国国税局向企业发出税务目的的食品。FEIN与雇主州ID号不同。
FEIN IRS为您的业务分配是您的永久税号，直到您更改业务实体或关闭您的帐户。
fein是一种类型taxpayer identification number（锡）最多（但不是全部！）业务使用。纳税人识别号的其他示例包括社会安全号码（SSN）和Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers（itins）。
FEIN编号是一个唯一的九位数，标识在美国运营的业务。IRS以XX-XXXXXXX格式构建联邦税号。
fein究竟是什么用的？
When you file documents like Form W-2, Form 941, and营业纳税申报表，您必须识别您的业务。这些表格提示您为您的EIN。将业务ID号保留在安全位置，以便您可以轻松访问它并在税收表单上录制它。
Who needs an FEIN?
现在你知道联邦EIN是什么，你可能不确定它是否适用于你。那么，谁需要营业税号？如果您有员工，您必须拥有联邦税号。
IRS还要求您有一个Fein，如果你：
You may also need an FEIN if you are involved with certain types of organizations, including:
- 信托，除了某些无家电人拥有的令人兴奋的信托，IRA和豁免组织业务所得税申报表
- 庄园
- 房地产抵押贷款投资管道
- 非营利组织
- 农民的合作社
- Plan administrators
If you have more than one business that meets the requirements for an FEIN, you must apply for additional EIN numbers.
参观美国国税局的网站to determine if you need an FEIN.
How to apply for FEIN
Now that you know what an FEIN is and what to use it for, let’s look at how to get a business EIN. Keep in mind that you get a自由申请时EIN编号。FEIN没有任何费用。
Already have an FEIN but lost it? Do not apply for another FEIN if you lost your Federal Employer Identification Number. Instead, try to locate your丢失或错位的EIN. You can search for your computer-generated notice, look for documents containing the number, or call the IRS EIN phone number to retrieve it.
FEIN申请流程
您可以从IRS申请EIN编号的几种方法，包括：
- 在线的
- Fax
在线的
You can apply online for your FEIN with a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (e.g., Social Security number). The online system requires you to complete your application in one session. Keep in mind that sessions expire after 15 minutes of inactivity, so be sure to have all necessary documentation ready before you begin.
完成在线申请后，IRS立即为您提供联邦识别号码。下载，保存和打印您的新费廷。将税号保留在安全位置，以便您不会错列它。
Fax
喜欢完成物理应用？填写IRS表格SS-4，雇主识别号码的申请。您的业务位置确定您将应用程序传真的数字：
- Use (855) 641-6935 if your principal business, office or agency, or legal residence is located in one of the 50 states or D.C.
- 将表格传真至（855）215-1627，如果您没有任何州的法律居住，主要商业地点或主要办公室或机构
- If you are outside the U.S., fax the application to (304) 707-9471
The IRS sends your EIN within four business days via fax if you provide a return fax number. If you do not provide a return fax number, the return process may take up to four weeks.
If you do not have a fax machine or do not want to apply online, you can send your FEIN application in the mail. Like with faxing, you must complete a physical copy of表格SS-4and send it to the IRS.
如果您的业务位置是50个州或D.C.之一，邮件表格SS-4至：
Internal Revenue Service
ATTN：EIN操作
辛辛那提，哦45999
如果您没有法律居住，校长业务地点，或任何国家的主要办公室或机构，邮寄表格SS-4至：
Internal Revenue Service
ATTN：EIN国际运营
辛辛那提，哦45999
According to the IRS通过邮件发送的应用程序可能需要超过四周的时间。如果您需要快速需要EIN，这可能不是最好的使用方法。
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取消你的飞行
美国国税局为您创造了Fein，IRS绝不uses that number for another business. And, you cannot cancel your FEIN. But, you can close your business account with the IRS. Keep in mind that canceling your business account does not remove your FEIN from the IRS’s database.
要关闭您的业务帐户，请包括您的业务的法律名称，FEIN，商业地址以及关闭您帐户的原因。如果您仍然拥有它，请包括IIN分配通知的副本。
You can mail all the materials to:
Internal Revenue Service
辛辛那提，哦45999
如果您提交了所有必要的纳税申报表，美国国税局只会取消企业账户。如果您需要，您需要文件返回：
- Made a federal tax deposit or other federal payment
- 对营业税申报表具负责
- 收到IRS注意，您的营业纳税申报表将到期
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