Tax ID numbers are issued by the IRS to anyone who pays taxes.
Non-profit organizations are required to obtain an Employer Identification Number before they can apply for tax exempt status. Employer Identification Numbers are issued to identify business entities. The non-profit organization will also need an EIN in order to hire employees, open business bank accounts and create pension plans.
Instructions
1. Fill out the form on the IRS website. Your EIN number will be available immediately upon completion of the online application. When filling out the form, you will need to describe your legal structure. Non-profit organizations will need to select View Additional Types, Tax Exempt and Government Agencies.
2. Contact the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at (800) 829-4933. The operator will take all your information and will assign the EIN upon completion.
3. Submit form SS-4, Application for an Employer Identification Number to the IRS via fax. Print the form from the IRS website or obtain one from your local IRS office. Complete the form, making sure to indicate your business entity type is a nonprofit organization. The fax number will vary depending on the state you reside in and is located on the second page of the SS-4 form. Faxed applications take four business days to process.
4. Submit the SS-4 form via mail. Print the form from the IRS website or obtain one from your local IRS office. Complete the form, making sure to indicate your business entity type is a nonprofit organization. The address will vary based on the state you reside in. This information is located on the second page of the SS-4 form. Allow four weeks for processing
