EIN for Corporation

Key Takeaways A C-Corporation needs an EIN to hire employees, open business bank accounts, and file federal tax returns. Have your “responsible party,” legal name, formation details, and mailing address ready before you apply. State registration is separate: many corporations also need state tax accounts (payroll withholding, unemployment, and sales tax) based on activity. Most

Key Takeaways An S-corporation needs an EIN to file federal payroll and income tax forms, open business bank accounts, and run compliant payroll. You must have an EIN before filing IRS Form 2553 to elect S-corp status and before issuing Forms W-2 or 1099s under the corporation’s tax identity. Getting a new EIN is required