Business & Finance Taxes

How to Get a New York Tax ID Number

By Business & Finance Last updated Thursday, May/09/2024

1). Download form SS-4 from the IRS website. This is the form that must be used to apply for an EIN.
2). Print out and complete the form SS-4, or complete it online and submit your EIN request on the IRS website. You must give the business name, location, type of business, date started and your name.
3). Submit the completed SS-4 form by fax to 859-669-5760, online or by mail to: Internal Revenue Service, Attn: EIN Operation, Cincinnati, OH 45999. Alternatively, you can call 800-829-4933 to do the application over the phone.