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EINEmployer Identification Number

Employer Identification Number - a 9-digit tax ID assigned by the IRS.

Definition

EIN Employer Identification Number - a 9-digit tax ID assigned by the IRS.

Internal Revenue Service

Definition

An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, is a 9-digit number assigned by the IRS to businesses for tax reporting purposes. An EIN is required for SAM.gov registration and must match IRS records exactly. Format: XX-XXXXXXX.

Also Known As

  • Tax ID
  • Federal Tax ID
  • FEIN

Official Source

Internal Revenue Service

Related Terms

  • SAM.gov

    System for Award Management - the official federal government system for contractor registration.

  • TIN

    Taxpayer Identification Number - general term for tax IDs including EIN and SSN.

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