Tips for Finding a Corporation's Tax Identification at No Charge
Gather information about the business whose tax ID number you need. Find out its exact legal name. Many businesses operate under a DBA ("doing business as") name; however, the tax ID number will be listed with the legal name. Also find out the business address and other contact information. The state in which the business is incorporated or at least the state in which it does business may also be useful. Accurate information is essential to your search.
Check your tax records. If you are searching for your employer's tax ID number, look at your paycheck or your past tax returns. The company's tax ID number will be on your W-2 forms.
Check the company's website. Some companies list their tax ID number on their website. Although this is not a sure way to find the information you need, it is a simple and quick place to check before you expend a lot of time and energy.
Remember that individually owned businesses, or sole proprietorships, can use the owner's Social Security number as the business tax identification number. These Social Security numbers are generally unavailable through an online search. In this case, a phone call to the company may be the best way to find the information.Perform an online search for the tax identification number. Many online search engines can provide you with a company's tax identification number. Some charge a fee for the search or require you to purchase a subscription, whereas others are free. FEINsearch.com is one site that provides a limited number of free searches for companies' tax identification numbers.
Search court records. If you have exhausted all the potential ways to find a company's tax ID, think about searching the court records to see whether the tax ID number is listed in any lien information, lawsuits, or other court information. Perform a free search online for court records or contact the court clerk's office in the district or state where a lien or court action would be most likely to take place.
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