How to Get a New York Tax ID Number

When you start a new business, you are typically required to register that new business with both the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and your state. By registering your business, you get the business set up to report federal and state taxes. In some states, you may have a separate business tax ID number for federal and state. In other states, such as New York, you are able to use one tax ID number for both federal and state taxes. In fact, New York lets businesses use an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS as a tax ID number.

Things You'll Need

• Form SS-4

Instructions

1. Download form SS-4 from the IRS website. This is the form that must be used to apply for an EIN.

2. Print out and complete the form SS-4, or complete it online and submit your EIN request on the IRS website. You must give the business name, location, type of business, date started and your name.

3. Submit the completed SS-4 form by fax to 859-669-5760, online or by mail to: Internal Revenue Service, Attn: EIN Operation, Cincinnati, OH 45999. Alternatively, you can call 800-829-4933 to do the application over the phone.

Tips & Warnings

• There is no fee for an EIN.

References

• NY Department of Taxation Help: How Do I Get a New York State Tax ID Number?
• IRS: How to Apply for an EIN

Resources

• IRS: EIN Assistant
• IRS: Form SS-4