What does an EIN, or Employer Identification Number, mean?
The Employer Identification Number is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service for identification purposes to businesses operating in the United States. The federal government also refers to the EIN as the Federal Tax Identification Number and the Federal Employer Identification Number.
The EIN is used to identify a business by financial institutions, including banks, payment gateways, and eCommerce platforms such as Walmart. Additionally, it is used to build business credit. A valid EIN is essential for any business.
Common Questions About EIN Address Change
Q) How Long Does It Take The IRS to Update my Business Address?
It usually takes 45-60 days for the IRS to process your EIN Address Update request; however, in some circumstances, it may take longer. Remember that the IRS may lose or delay your request, so you must be patient.
Q) Will a new EIN Confirmation letter be sent to me with the updated information?
We will request that the IRS send you a new EIN confirmation letter with the updated information; however, in some instances, the IRS will not do so. We highly recommend including the IRS Follow Up & EIN Confirmation Letter service from the extras section to ensure you receive an EIN Confirmation letter.
Q) Will you provide evidence that the submission has been made?
We will upload your EIN Address Change Request and provide you with a USPS tracking number. Once the mail is received, we will upload proof that the envelope containing your EIN Address Change request has been delivered and received by the IRS, a document with the IRS recipient's signature indicating that they received the envelope.
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