Checking Your EIN
Can I look up my EIN online? The IRS sends a confirmation letter for every EIN application called CP 575. You can download the CP 575 online if you applied online.
Can I access my EIN confirmation letter? Call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933 to request a replacement confirmation letter called a 147C. Provide your business name, address, and phone number.
The IRS will only send a CP 575 letter once. Many banks and vendors require it to do business. An authorized member must make the request for a faxed replacement confirmation letter (147C).
Other Ways to Find Your EIN
The only way to obtain your Tax ID number is from your accountant or from/on certain documentation you have for your business such as your tax return, SS4 letter, EIN confirmation letter, or 1099. If you don’t have access to any of that, you’ll need to contact the IRS directly, who can provide you an EIN number as well as send you a copy of your SS4 letter.
A third way to look up your EIN is to call the IRS. You can reach out to the Business and Specialty Tax line by calling 800-829-4933. The department is open Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm local time.
Your business tax ID number can also be found on tax returns. Employees can find their employer’s EIN by looking at their W-2 forms when they file taxes.
Learn how to look up an EIN number with our guide. Find instructions and tips to retrieve your EIN.
Efficient EIN Retrieval Methods:
- Option 1: Check your EIN confirmation letter. This is the easiest way.
Searching for Another Company’s EIN
Is there a way to look up another company’s EIN?
Use one of the following options:
- Ask the company. The payroll/accounting department may know.
- Search SEC filings
- Inquire with a credit bureau
- Use a paid database
What is EIN Lookup? It enables searching for a particular EIN assigned by the IRS to businesses. An EIN is a unique nine-digit number used to identify businesses for tax purposes.
Online Access to EIN Letter
Can I access my EIN letter online?
Can you get a copy of your EIN online? The only way to get an EIN Verification Letter (147C) is to call the IRS at 1-800-829-4933. Instead, the IRS will send you an EIN Verification Letter (147C) two ways: by mail or by fax.
How can I get a copy of my EIN verification letter 147C from the IRS? Be prepared to answer security questions.
To request a copy of the EIN Verification Letter (147C), call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line toll-free at 1-800-829-4933 between 7 am and 7 pm local time. Request a 147c letter when you speak with an agent.
If you have lost your EIN Verification Letter you can request a new one. Call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line toll-free at 1-800-829-4933 between 7am and 7pm local time. Request a 147c letter when you speak with an agent.