How to find your tax id number if you lost it. If you dont have access to any of that youll need to contact the irs directly who can provide you an ein number as well as send you a copy of your ss4 letter. The only way to obtain your tax id number is from your accountant or fromon certain documentation you have for your business such as your tax return ss4 letter ein confirmation letter or 1099. Local time on weekdays only.
Call the irs to retrieve your ein. The hours of operation are 700 am. Once you know this you can find the number on documents from the irs or ssa.
Name address and your taxpayer id number if available. Let the agent who answers the phone know that youve lost your businesss ein. Call the business specialty tax line at 1 800 829 4933.
If you arent able to find your ein in your businesss records the irs can help you. You need to provide your identifying information. Call the irs to look up your ein.
Local time monday through friday. Advise the operator that you have misplaced your tax id number. Contact the internal revenue service business and specialty tax line at 800 829 4933.
Your previously filed return should be notated with your ein.