There are several ways to search for a company's tax ID number.
Nearly every employer is required to have a federal tax ID number (TIN). This number is also known as an employer identification number (EIN). A person may need this number in order to fill out important documents such as tax forms. However, a company's tax ID number may not always be evident. There are several ways to search for a tax ID number, and with a little perseverance just about anyone can find it.
Instructions
1. Contact the company. This is the easiest and most direct way to obtain a tax ID number. You can call the company or search their website.
2. Examine a non-profit organization's Form 990. This is a form that all non-profit organizations are required to file, and the U.S. Department of Labor has recommended databases to search for this form.
3. Search for any Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings made by the company. The company's TIN number will be included on a number of documents provided to the SEC, such as their 10-Ks and 20-Fs. The SEC provides a free search tool called EDGAR for SEC documents.
4. Pay a fee-based resource to locate the tax ID number for you. Such databases include Westlaw and Lexis. These options should be the last resort as they charge a fee before you can use their services.
