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Tax ID
Tips & FAQ
The
following information is taken from the SS-4 application form
provided by the IRS. * indicates our tip not published by the IRS.
How
To Apply
You
can apply for an EIN by telephone, fax, or mail depending on how
soon you need to use the EIN.
Application
by Tele-TIN. Under the Tele-TIN program, you can receive your EIN
by telephone and use it immediately to file a return or make a
payment. To receive an EIN by telephone, IRS suggests that you
complete form SS-4 so that you will have all relevant information
available. Then call the Tele-TIN number at 1-866-816-2065.
(International applicants must call 215-516-6999) Tele-TIN hours
of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the person making the call
must be authorized to sign the form or be an authorized
designee. See Signature and Third Party Designee on page
6.
* If
calling by telephone state that you need the EIN today because you
need to open a bank account as soon as possible to make a deposit.
Our Tip to you.
TIP -
Tax payer representatives can use
Tele-TIN to apply for an EIN on behalf of their client and request
that the EIN be faxed to their client on the same day. (Note: By
utilizing this procedure, you are authorizing the IRS to fax the EIn
without a cover sheet.)
TIP
- File Form 8822, Change of
Address, to report any subsequent changes to the entities
mailing address.
Frequently
Asked Questions
From
Jason in Townsville, Australia
Message:
Hi Ralph, I was wondering if you could help me I
was enquiring about tax id numbers. I live in Australia and have a
ecommerce buisness. I
was looking into using dropshippers on the U.S. Ebay site, but I
need a tax I.D. My question is Can someone not living in the U.S.
get a tax I.D.
Your help would be invaluable.
Answer:
Provided by the IRS - The Answer To Your Question Is:
Inventory property is personal property that is stock in trade or
that is held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course
of your trade or business. Income from the sale of inventory
that you purchased is sourced where the property is sold.
A tax identification number can be applied for using Form SS-4,
Application for Employer Identification Number. Even though a
tax Identification Number may not be necessary in this instance, the
U.S. Company has the right to request a number and/or deny the sale
of inventory if one is not produced. You can refer to
Publication 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and
Foreign Corporations, and Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for
Aliens, Chapter 2, see inventory property . Thank you
for using this service.
To download your
tax id application and instructions, sign my
guestbook.
Thank you.
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