How can I obtain a copy of the IRS EIN Verification Letter (147C)?
If you lost your IRS EIN confirmation letter (CP 575), you can request an EIN verification letter called a 147C Letter from the IRS. This letter is commonly accepted by banks, payment processors, and vendors as proof of your EIN.
How to get the IRS EIN verification letter (147C)
Call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line
IRS Business and Specialty Tax Line
Phone: 800-829-4933
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM local time (U.S.)
If calling from outside the U.S., you mayFew readersForm 8832 & Entity Classification
Form 8832 & Entity Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is Form 8832?
Form 8832, Entity Classification Election, is an IRS form used by certain eligible business entities to choose how they want to be classified for U.S. federal tax purposes.
2) Why would a business file Form 8832?
An eligible entity may use Form 8832 to elect a different federal tax classification from its default classification.
For example, an eligible LLC may elect to be taxed as:
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Your US Company Needs an EIN — Here's Exactly How It Works
Go Global with a US Company
You've decided to form a US company. Good. But the formation certificate is only half the job — without an EIN, your company can't open a bank account, can't accept payments through Stripe or PayPal, can't file its tax returns, and can't hire anyone.
Here's what an EIN is, why you need it, and how EasyFiling gets you one from outside the United States.
What is an EIN?
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