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Is it free to get an EIN?

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Yes. The IRS charges nothing for an EIN. Any site charging a fee is a third party filling in Form SS-4 on your behalf, which you can do yourself in about ten minutes.

Paying for help is reasonable if you have no SSN and are filing by fax, but the number itself is free. Our guide walks through the application so you can decide whether you need help at all.

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Check your EIN confirmation letter (CP 575) first. If that is gone, look at a previously filed tax return, a business bank account application, or any 1099 you have issued. Your bank or your payroll provider will also have it on file.

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