Guarantee

We work diligently with all our expertise to obtain your tax ID number. If the IRS won't issue a tax ID number (for instance, if your company already has a tax ID number), you'll receive your money back and a report of the reason.

Get-Tax-ID.com beats the IRS 9 key ways

A whole lot easier.

1. Smartphone-friendly

2. Pinpoint help

3. No baffling, obscure questions

4. In fact, ten fewer questions than the IRS requires

Convenient.

5. 24/7/365, not limited weekday hours.

6. Save your work for up to 2 hours.

Exceptional privacy from the IRS.

7. Never deal with the IRS directly.

8. IRS can’t get your IP address or the URL of your previous web page.

9. IRS can’t install IRS cookies or cache on your device

Bonus: Expert check of your responses Bonus: We find solutions to any issues Bonus: One screen, not fourteen

Special situations

The Tax ID Filing Group performs a 14-point check of the information you give us before we apply for the tax ID number on your behalf. Special situations or issues can come up. More guidance is provided throughout the form.

General

Situation: You already tried to get a tax ID number and the IRS rejected your information—Let the Tax ID Filing Group troubleshoot for you. Place your order and explain what you know about the rejection in the “Additional Instructions” box. If we are unable to get the tax ID number for you, we will cheerfully refund your money and explain the reasons and your options.

You, the owner

You discover you don’t have all the information needed—You can make a screenshot of what you’ve entered, obtain the missing information, bookmark, and return here. For the security of your identity, Get-Tax-ID.com cannot save your information.

You don't have a US credit card—We also accept PayPal, although currently only US PayPal accounts are authorized. Click here to sign up for PayPal. You can obtain a prepaid US credit card online.

You have an ITIN rather than a Social Security number—Easy. Enter the ITIN where it asks for a Social Security number.

You do not have an ITIN—ITINs are for foreign citizens. You must obtain the ITIN yourself. There are several ways to do so, described in this helpful link. As soon as you get an ITIN, we can obtain your EIN.

The responsible party is an entity rather than an individual—No problem. That is acceptable to the IRS. Enter the exact legal name of the entity.

The company or organization

Your company has a trade name or DBA (“doing business as”) name—Consistently use a single name with your IRS filings, payments, and returns. It can be the company's trade or DBA name.

You are in the process of registering your new company in your state—Bookmark www.Get-Tax-ID.com and come back when you are registered and certain of the company name. Sometimes a state will not grant the company name you ask for. (Don’t order that big sign either.)

After you get the tax ID number

You change your company’s name—In this situation, there are different requirements for different types of organizations.

You notice a significant typo—The Tax ID Filing Group will help you send a correction at no cost.

How It Works

The short version

  • You send in your information through our one-page form. That's all you do.
  • We check it, take care of any problems, file an application, get the tax ID number, and email (or fax) it to you in a PDF IRS form, usually within a business day.
  • The IRS mails you a confirmation in a couple of weeks.

The long version

Once you send in your information, one of our tax ID specialists thoroughly checks it. No further action is required on your part (unless there is a problem, in which case we will contact you). When the details are finalized, our person acts as your third-party representative and obtains your tax ID number (EIN).

We generate and email you a PDF of an IRS Form SS-4 with all your information and your new tax ID number (or fax it to you if you chose fax).

Depending on what time of day you submit it, you’ll have your tax ID number and SS-4 by about the next business day at the latest.

Please double-check the information for accuracy before you submit it, but if you catch a mistake later on, please call us and we’ll fix it. Even if we have already obtained the EIN, we will try to assist you to fix the problem as best we can, at no cost to you.

The people at Lawyer's Aid Service are dedicated to making the tax ID process easy, simple, and stress-free for you.

FAQ

What is an IRS tax ID number?

You can think of it like a Social Security number for your business. An IRS tax ID number is officially termed an Employer Identification Number, EIN for short. Many people also call it a "Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)," a "Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)," "Federal Taxpayer Identification Number," “federal taxpayer number,” “IRS company tax ID” and “business tax ID.” See "The Basics of EINs."

When and why do I need a tax ID number?

Organizations and businesses need a tax ID when they first are formed. Most business permits, business bank accounts, sales tax accounts, state tax accounts, loans, and business credit applications require one. A sole proprietor (a business owner who is not a registered company) or a simple partnership also usually needs one, and Schedule C of Form 1040 often requires it. To pay payroll tax on employees requires a tax ID. See The Basics of EINs.

Why should I use the Tax ID Filing Group’s services?

People like to use the Tax ID Filing Group of Lawyer’s Aid Service when they don’t have the time or patience to learn the ins and outs of a somewhat complex IRS procedure they likely won’t ever need again. Our mission is to to use our experience to make the tax ID process as easy, fast, and reliable as possible and give you top-notch service.

Are there hidden fees?

No. We hate hidden fees.

Do you obtain ITINs for foreign citizens or state tax IDs?

Sorry, we do not

What payment methods are available?

You can pay with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or PayPal.

What is the Tax ID Filing Group’s relationship to the IRS?

The Tax ID Filing Group is independent of the IRS. It represents you and does so only for the tax ID application.

I’ve heard applications for a tax ID are sometimes rejected. Why is that?

It is happening more frequently since fall 2015. Common reasons:

  1. An organization with a similar name exists somewhere else in the US.
  2. A person's name is not an exact match with the name on record for the listed IRS Social Security number.
  3. The organization already has a tax ID.

There are many other reasons for rejection, such as a disallowed abbreviation in the address or technical problems within the IRS. The Tax ID Filing Group knows the best ways to speedily solve the problems that crop up.

Might I need two tax ID numbers?

Generally not. Each establishment should have only one tax ID, no more. When you buy a business, stop using the old tax ID and get a new one. Consult your tax advisor if you think your organization needs two.

What if I discover I made a significant typo on my application?

The Tax ID Filing Group will help you fix that. It is important that the company name and mailing address be free of typos.

What if something changes later, like my address or the name of the responsible party?

The Tax ID Filing Group can help you update that, but it’s very simple for you to get and file IRS Form 8822-B.

Is my information confidential and secure?

Yes. We do not sell, rent, or give out your information except as required by law. Carefully thought out security measures are in place to keep your data safe. See "Security & Privacy."

The Basics of EINs

The IRS wants to keep track of your new company or organization through a single unique number it assigns. Nearly every kind of employer in the US needs one, too, though most people paying household workers can be exempted.

This unique number, the federal Employer Identification Number (EIN, also called Tax ID Number) is good for the life span of your organization.

Quoting from the Tax-ID-Group FAQ on this page, “When and why do I need a tax ID number?

“Organizations and businesses need a tax ID when they first are formed. Most business permits, business bank accounts, sales tax accounts, state tax accounts, loans, and business credit applications require one. A sole proprietor (a business owner who is not a registered company) or a simple partnership also usually needs one, and Schedule C of Form 1040 often requires it. To pay payroll tax on employees requires a tax ID.”

You need a new tax ID number if you

  • form an LLC, corporation, or other business entity

  • form a partnership

  • buy an LLC or other business entity (Do not use the previous owners’ EIN, to avoid tax liability.)

  • have a corporation that turns into a sole proprietorship or partnership

  • have a foreign business that starts to operate in the US

  • go into bankruptcy

  • establish a plan for pension, profit-sharing, or retirement

  • become a “subsidiary” of a corporation (a “division” is okay with no separate EIN)

  • a partner takes over a partnership and it becomes a sole proprietorship

And oddly, if you’re reporting gambling winnings, you need a tax ID.

You generally don’t need a new tax ID number if you only

  • change the name of your business or relocate

  • set up a “DBA” (doing-business-as name)

  • operate multiple businesses in multiple locations within that business entity

A responsible party is necessary

Usually one person must be listed as the “principal responsible party” for the business, a person who is an owner, CEO, or executor, and so on. That person must have a Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). As of May 13, 2019, only individuals with tax ID numbers may request an EIN as the responsible party on the application. The IRS no longer allows entities to be the responsible party.

By the way, a temporarily appointed person (a nominee) cannot be a responsible party, according to the IRS. If you agree to be a responsible party temporarily for an organization that is not your own, tax liability could result, so that’s inadvisable.

Using an EIN

Use the EIN on all documents you send to the IRS. Don’t use someone else’s tax ID. You wouldn’t want to be considered liable for someone else’s taxes, would you?

About Us in Austin, Texas

The Tax ID Filing Group is a small but seasoned part of an Austin company formed in 1980, Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc., which has about 15 employees. Our building is located at 505 West 15th Street, a few blocks from the Capitol and UT Austin.

We’ve done thousands of tax IDs since 1995, mainly for attorneys, who are quite particular. The main enterprise of Lawyer’s Aid is helping attorneys form businesses and serving as registered agent for businesses.

Security & Privacy

Effective date: July 27, 2018

Tax ID Filing Group of Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc. (“The Tax ID Group”, "us", "we", or "our") operates the https://www.get-tax-id.com website and obtains an Employer Identification Number according to the information you provide (the "Service").

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms of Service.

Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information so that we can contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Cookies and Usage Data

Usage Data

We may also collect information how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information.

Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Examples of Cookies we use:

  • Session Cookies. We use Session Cookies to operate our Service.
  • Preference Cookies. We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings.
  • Security Cookies. We use Security Cookies for security purposes.

Use of Data

Tax ID Filing Group of Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc. uses the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the Service
  • To notify you about changes to our Service
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
  • To provide customer care and support
  • To provide analysis or valuable information so that we can improve the Service
  • To monitor the usage of the Service
  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues

Transfer of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to United States and process it there.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Tax ID Filing Group of Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc. will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.

Tax ID Filing Group of Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc. is aware that certain data needs to be protected. Your order may involve transmission of a taxpayer ID number (EIN), Social Security number, or driver’s license number. When you authorize us to apply to the IRS, as for a tax ID, we only send the IRS the information that you authorize and that is needed for the IRS to approve the filing. We are barred from viewing or acting on anything more. The Tax ID Group has developed secure procedures for handling your data. For example, we train and require staff to delete your Social Security number from our files when your order is complete.

Disclosure of Data

Legal Requirements

Tax ID Filing Group of Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc. may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • To comply with a legal obligation
  • To protect and defend the rights or property of Tax ID Filing Group of Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc.
  • To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
  • To protect against legal liability

Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Service Providers

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Formsite

Formsite is a third party service that we use to host the form you use to provide us with your information. Your data is submitted to Formsite’s secure database, which we later transfer to our systems for processing and providing the Service.

Formsite does not access, view, sell, share, rent, or trade any information collected by customer forms for any purposes aside from naturally occurring exposure as a result of customer support, fraud prevention, or other maintenance activities, or as may be required by law.

To learn more about Formsite’s Privacy Policy, visit their website: https://www.formsite.com/privacy.html

Analytics

We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

  • Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

Links To Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email: get-tax-id@lawyersaidservice.com

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Choosing a Tax ID Service

Choosing a Tax ID Service

Price

Many tax ID service companies hide their price. Some add hidden fees or advertise their service as “starting at” a certain price. A few require that you enter quite a few personal details before you can see a price. The Tax ID Filing Group’s price for a Tax ID (EIN) is the price you see on this page, and there are no hidden fees. You’ll pay more at nearly every other place.

Turnaround

Find the site's turnaround time and make sure it meets your schedule. Some business owners need the Tax ID within a few hours, and that’s part of their high price. If you can handle receiving your results within about one business day, we can help you at a more reasonable price.

Expertise

Look for form instructions that are clear, careful and to the point. A company that is meticulous with the design and text of its website stands a better chance of being meticulous with your Tax ID application. Misspellings are a red flag.

Reputable way of doing business

Can you easily find a straightforward identification of the company? Does it have a physical address? How long has it been in business? Does it explain terms and conditions? Many people believe it’s misleading when a service's site is designed to come across as a governmental site.

Ease of use

If the site is hard to use, that defeats the point of using a tax ID service, right? For a smooth experience, look for an online form that’s easy to read, easy to follow, plus gives helpful tips right where you need them. A one-page form is ideal.

Security and privacy

Typing in your credit card details on an insecure site creates a real risk of credit-card theft. Look for “https,” not “http,” in the URL line at the top, like above (“s” stands for secure and for “Secure Sockets Layer.”) It’s essential that the site shows you it's using a reliable credit card payment gateway whenever you’re asked to enter your credit-card details. The absence of a businesslike security policy and privacy policy is a red flag. (Our security policy and privacy policy are at the bottom of the page.)

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Terms of Service

Tax ID Filing Group - Terms of Service

Terms and Conditions

Your use of www.Get-Tax-ID.com, the website of the Tax ID Filing Group, constitutes agreement to our terms of use. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions, then you may not access the website or use any services. The Tax ID Filing Group reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace any part of these terms and conditions.

License and site access

Tax ID Filing Group grants you (the user) a limited license to access and use this website. No portion of this website may be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without express written permission of Tax ID Filing Group except for the express purposes for which any portion of this website is offered. Any unauthorized use of this website voids the limited license granted by Tax ID Filing Group.

Limitation of liability

This site is provided by Tax ID Filing Group on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Tax ID Filing Group makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to the operation of the site or the content contained therein, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. You expressly agree that your use of www.Get-Tax-ID.com is at your own risk.

Tax ID Filing Group cannot warrant that this site, our servers, or email communications affiliated with the use of this website, are free from viruses. Tax ID Filing Group will not be responsible for any damages of any kind resulting from use of this website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

The information presented on this site may have become outdated as laws and regulations change frequently. You understand that you download from, or otherwise obtain content or services through, the Website at your own discretion and risk.

In no event will Tax ID Filing Group or its suppliers or licensors, be liable with respect to your use of the Website, our services, products, or content under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other legal or equitable theory for: (i) any special, incidental or consequential damages; (ii) the cost of procurement for substitute products or services; (iii) interruption of use or loss or corruption of data. Tax ID Filing Group shall have no liability for any failure or delay due to matters beyond its reasonable control.

No legal advice

The information on this website is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney or CPA. It is not intended to be and does not constitute legal advice. You are advised to consult your own legal and tax professionals.

Order information

By placing an order through the Website you agree that the information you or your agent has supplied is accurate and complete and you agree that Tax ID Group is relying upon this information to complete your order and is under no obligation to verify accuracy or completeness. It is your responsibility to inform Tax ID Group of any changes or modifications to your information.

Applicable law

By visiting www.Tax-ID-Group.com, you agree that the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Conditions of Use and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Tax ID Group.

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Choosing a Tax ID Service

Choosing a Tax ID Service

Price

Many tax ID service companies hide their price. Some add hidden fees or advertise their service as “starting at” a certain price. A few require that you enter quite a few personal details before you can see a price. The Tax ID Filing Group’s price for a Tax ID (EIN) is the price you see on this page, and there are no hidden fees. You’ll pay more at nearly every other place.

Turnaround

Find the site's turnaround time and make sure it meets your schedule. Some business owners need the Tax ID within a few hours, and that’s part of their high price. If you can handle receiving your results within about one business day, we can help you at a more reasonable price.

Expertise

Look for form instructions that are clear, careful and to the point. A company that is meticulous with the design and text of its website stands a better chance of being meticulous with your Tax ID application. Misspellings are a red flag.

Reputable way of doing business

Can you easily find a straightforward identification of the company? Does it have a physical address? How long has it been in business? Does it explain terms and conditions? Many people believe it’s misleading when a service's site is designed to come across as a governmental site.

Ease of use

If the site is hard to use, that defeats the point of using a tax ID service, right? For a smooth experience, look for an online form that’s easy to read, easy to follow, plus gives helpful tips right where you need them. A one-page form is ideal.

Security and privacy

Typing in your credit card details on an insecure site creates a real risk of credit-card theft. Look for “https,” not “http,” in the URL line at the top, like above (“s” stands for secure and for “Secure Sockets Layer.”) It’s essential that the site shows you it's using a reliable credit card payment gateway whenever you’re asked to enter your credit-card details. The absence of a businesslike security policy and privacy policy is a red flag. (Our security policy and privacy policy are at the bottom of the page.)

Security & Privacy

Terms of Service

Tax ID Filing Group - Terms of Service

Terms and Conditions

Your use of www.Get-Tax-ID.com, the website of the Tax ID Filing Group, constitutes agreement to our terms of use. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions, then you may not access the website or use any services. The Tax ID Filing Group reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace any part of these terms and conditions.

License and site access

Tax ID Filing Group grants you (the user) a limited license to access and use this website. No portion of this website may be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without express written permission of Tax ID Filing Group except for the express purposes for which any portion of this website is offered. Any unauthorized use of this website voids the limited license granted by Tax ID Filing Group.

Limitation of liability

This site is provided by Tax ID Filing Group on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Tax ID Filing Group makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to the operation of the site or the content contained therein, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. You expressly agree that your use of www.Get-Tax-ID.com is at your own risk.

Tax ID Filing Group cannot warrant that this site, our servers, or email communications affiliated with the use of this website, are free from viruses. Tax ID Filing Group will not be responsible for any damages of any kind resulting from use of this website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

The information presented on this site may have become outdated as laws and regulations change frequently. You understand that you download from, or otherwise obtain content or services through, the Website at your own discretion and risk.

In no event will Tax ID Filing Group or its suppliers or licensors, be liable with respect to your use of the Website, our services, products, or content under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other legal or equitable theory for: (i) any special, incidental or consequential damages; (ii) the cost of procurement for substitute products or services; (iii) interruption of use or loss or corruption of data. Tax ID Filing Group shall have no liability for any failure or delay due to matters beyond its reasonable control.

No legal advice

The information on this website is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney or CPA. It is not intended to be and does not constitute legal advice. You are advised to consult your own legal and tax professionals.

Order information

By placing an order through the Website you agree that the information you or your agent has supplied is accurate and complete and you agree that Tax ID Group is relying upon this information to complete your order and is under no obligation to verify accuracy or completeness. It is your responsibility to inform Tax ID Group of any changes or modifications to your information.

Applicable law

By visiting www.Tax-ID-Group.com, you agree that the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Conditions of Use and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Tax ID Group.

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