While the IRS does not detail specific rejection reasons post-submission, understanding these common issues can help applicants avoid problems and successfully obtain an EIN through the online tool.

Using an EIN can help your business build a credit history over time ... you can request an EIN from the IRS using this online form. Or if you already have an EIN number but are unsure where to find ...

Repeatedly but not always, I saw non-IRS sites as the ads, or “sponsored” links, at the top of Google. Some of the sites charged more than $300 for “help” obtaining an EIN, which is free ...

Scammers can make good money by selling you something you can actually get for free—like government services. The Federal Trade Commission is alerting consumers to fraudulent websites that are ...