Starting a Nonprofit and Tax IDs
To get a Federal Tax ID to collect charitable or not for profit contributions, and form a non profit, apply to this site. You need to get formation of a non profit corporation. File a DBA name registration to open a bank account. Note that any money you cannot expense or justify to the IRS, must be treated as personal income for tax purposes.
Apply for an EIN with the IRS tool. It will ask for your name, address and DBA name. Your federal tax ID becomes available immediately.
ITIN and Tax Filing
Who is eligible for an ITIN? Include nonresident aliens required to file taxes, US resident aliens filing returns, and spouses or dependents of citizens or resident aliens. Submit Form W-7 for ITIN to the IRS, with identity and foreign status verification documents.
Business Tax ID Registration
To get a business tax ID, register your business in your state. The IRS application will ask for the registration. The name must be state approved first.
IRS Tax ID Options
Is IRS tax ID free?
To apply for a tax ID number from the IRS, you first need to decide which option works best. You can call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line, manually fill out Form SS-4 and mail it, or submit an online application yourself.
Getting an EIN Number
How do I get an EIN number instantly?
You can apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for free: Online, by fax, by mail, or by phone.
To apply for an EIN online, you must have the following: Social security number or ITIN, and the type of business requesting the EIN. If applying for an LLC, the number of members. On approval of your application, the IRS emails you an EIN confirmation letter within eight to 10 weeks.
Non-USA citizens can get an EIN faster by calling the IRS. Prepare international phone access and details from IRS Form SS4. Call at the appropriate time.
An EIN primarily identifies corporations, nonprofits, LLCs and businesses. However, individuals can obtain one by being self-employed with a Social Security Number.