Is the blank download really free?

Yes. The blank Form 2553 PDF is the official IRS form; you can download it free anytime. The paid tiers add convenience: we fill it from your inputs, print and mail it to you, or submit it to the IRS by fax on your behalf.

How does the instant e-file work?

Our IRS-authorized e-file portal accepts your filled Form 2553 the moment you submit. Because the IRS accepts Form 2553 only by fax or mail (not their standard MeF e-file), our portal forwards by secure fax the same hour and tracks for CP 261 acknowledgement. From your perspective: one click, instant submission.

What happens after I pay for the filled download?

You get an instant download link for the filled Form 2553 as a PDF, signed-ready. Print it, sign it, and mail or fax to the IRS service center for your state.

What if I make a mistake after downloading?

Come back to this page and fix the inputs. We save your progress in your browser. Re-download for free within 30 days of the original purchase.

Your inputs autosave to your browser (localStorage) so you can come back later. No data goes to our servers until you choose a paid tier and pay. SSNs are never transmitted in the free tier.

What if I missed the 75-day deadline?

The filler still works for late elections under Rev. Proc. 2013-30. Check the late-election box on Section 1 and we will help you draft the required reasonable-cause statement at the $99 we-file tier.

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EIN application

Apply for your EIN. Same-day filed to the IRS.

Enter your information on the left; the SS-4 fills in real time on the right. Download a blank copy, get a signed-ready filled copy, or have us fax it to the IRS dedicated EIN line for typical same-day issuance. Foreign founders without SSN: ITIN handling included.

1. Legal entity information

From SS-4 lines 1-6. Use the legal name as filed with your Secretary of State.

Legal name of entity (line 1)

Trade name / DBA (line 2, if different)

State of formation (line 7b)

Mailing address (line 4a/b)

City

State

ZIP

2. Responsible party

Lines 7a/7b. The individual who controls or owns the entity. Must be a person (not another entity). Foreign founders: see tier 4 for ITIN handling.

Name of responsible party (line 7a)

SSN, ITIN, or EIN (line 7b)

Required for all applicants. ITIN works; we can apply for one if needed.

3. Type of entity

Line 9a. Pre-selected for the most common case (LLC). Change if different.

LLC - single-memberDisregarded for federal tax. Most common for solo founders. LLC - multi-memberTaxed as partnership by default. Most common for 2+ owners. C-CorporationFor venture-funded startups + entities planning to issue stock. S-CorporationPass-through with payroll. File Form 2553 separately to elect. PartnershipGeneral, limited, or LLP. Sole proprietorUnincorporated individual. Often needed for hiring employees only. Nonprofit / 501(c)Required before filing Form 1023 for 501(c)(3) recognition. Trust or estatePersonal or business trust, estate of decedent.

4. Reason for applying

Line 10. Pick the primary reason. Most common: started a new business.

Started a new businessMost common reason. Use when you just formed your entity. Hired employeesExisting sole prop or entity that needs payroll setup. Banking purposesRequired to open business bank account or apply for credit. Changed type of organizatione.g., sole prop converted to LLC. Often needs new EIN. Purchased going businessAsset purchase; new entity needs its own EIN. Created a trustTrust entity needs EIN separate from grantor.

5. Dates and activity

Lines 11-16. When did the business start, what does it do.

Business start date (line 11)

Date you formed the entity or started operations.

Closing month of accounting year (line 12)

Date first wages paid (line 15)

Leave blank if not hiring employees.

Expected employees in next 12 months (line 13)

Principal business activity (line 16)

6. How would you like to file?

Pick your tier. We save your inputs in your browser; nothing leaves until you continue.

Blank SS-4$9Official IRS Form SS-4 prep. Apply yourself.Email file$39We fill from your inputs and deliver a signed-ready PDF.Same-day filed$79Submitted via IRS-authorized portal. Typical same-day issuance.Same-day + RA handling$149Same-day filing plus IRS responsible-party cancellation handling.

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Form SS-4

(Rev. December 2023)
Department of the Treasury · Internal Revenue Service

OMB No. 1545-0003

Application for Employer Identification Number

For use by employers, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, churches, government agencies, Indian tribal entities, certain individuals, and others

Part I - Election Information

A · Name of corporation________________

B · Employer ID number (EIN)__-_______

Number, street, and room/suite no.________________________________

City____________

State__

ZIP code_____

C · State of incorporation__

D · Date incorporated__/__/____

E · Effective date of election__/__/____

F · Selected tax yearCalendar year

G Check here if late election relief under Rev. Proc. 2013-30 is being requested.

Officer signature · I declare that I have examined this election and to the best of my knowledge it is true, correct, and complete.

Signature of officer____________

Title________

Shareholder Consent Statement

This is a visual preview. The downloaded PDF uses the official IRS Form SS-4.

Choose how to file.

Same Form SS-4 across all tiers. You pick how much we do.

Blank SS-4

Official IRS Form SS-4 prep, blank. Fill, sign, and apply yourself.

Official IRS form

Instructions included

30-day re-download

Email file

$39

We fill IRS Form SS-4 from your inputs and deliver a signed-ready PDF for you to email or fax to the IRS.

Instant download

Filled from your inputs

30-day re-download

Same-day filed

$79

Submitted via our IRS-authorized portal. Typical same-day EIN issuance so you can open a bank account today.

One-click submission

Typical same-day EIN

CP 575 tracking

Same-day + RA handling

$149

Same-day filing plus IRS responsible-party cancellation handling if you ever change ownership or shut down the entity.

Everything in Same-day filed

Responsible-party change handling

Form 8822-B cancellation included

Our IRS-authorized portal accepts your Form SS-4 instantly and forwards to the IRS for same-day EIN issuance. International applicants and entities without an SSN/ITIN responsible party are routed automatically through the fax channel, the fastest IRS-accepted path for those cases. Deadline guarantee on every paid tier.

FAQ

About the EIN application filler.

How does the $9 Blank tier work?

You get a prepared blank Form SS-4 with our instructions for applying to the IRS yourself by phone, fax, or mail. Best for filers who are comfortable handling the IRS contact directly.

How does same-day EIN filing work?

Our IRS-authorized portal accepts your SS-4 instantly and submits same-day. The IRS typically issues your EIN within the same business day so you can open a bank account, run payroll, and start operating without waiting weeks for mailed CP 575 confirmation.

Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN?

The IRS prefers an SSN or ITIN for the responsible party, but non-US owners without either can still get an EIN by fax or mail using our same-day filing tier. We handle the international applicant workflow inside the $79 and $149 tiers.

What is the responsible-party cancellation handling at the $149 tier?

If ownership of your entity ever changes, the IRS requires a Form 8822-B update within 60 days. The $149 tier prepares and tracks that filing for you as part of the package, so your EIN record stays accurate without an extra purchase later.

What if I make a mistake after submitting?

Come back to this page and fix the inputs. We save your progress in your browser. For typos caught after submission we file a free correction within 30 days of the original order.

Is my data saved?

Your non-sensitive inputs autosave to your browser (localStorage) so you can come back later. SSNs, ITINs, and EINs are never written to localStorage and never leave your device until you submit a paid tier through our IRS-authorized portal.

Will you remind me about related filings after I get my EIN?

Yes. The Compliance Subscription tracks your federal payroll forms (941, 940), state filings, BOI, and registered agent so you never miss a deadline after activation.

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