You can locate your EIN on your confirmation letter from the IRS, old tax returns, old business loan applications, your business credit report, or payroll paperwork. You can also call the IRS to look up your federal tax ID number. If you need to locate another company’s EIN, you can start by asking the company.

Can someone else use your EIN number?

Once someone gets your EIN number, he can establish corporate credit card accounts, business banking accounts and even establish personal credit without your knowing it. The theft of your EIN can be combined with thieves accessing your mail.

Where can I find my employer tax ID?

,Created with Sketch.1481 helpful votes. The best place to look your employer’s EIN (Employer Identification Number) or Tax ID is in Box b of your W-2 form. Look for a 9-digit number with a dash separating the second and third digit (NN-NNNNNNN). It’s usually right above your employer’s name or below their address.

How do I get my Ein from my former employer?

The IRS does not retrieve EINs for anyone requesting them with the exception of an authorized employee or business owner. Those with authorization can contact the agency’s customer service line, give the IRS the applicable information and receive the EIN.

Where to find my former employer’s state unemployment tax?

Employees can also find this information on an older tax form if the business kept the same EIN. The IRS does not retrieve EINs for anyone requesting them with the exception of an authorized employee or business owner.

How to apply for a federal tax ID number?

Regardless of how it is referenced, it is a unique number that represents your business. If you want to get your Tax ID Number quickly (and without any complications), an Online Tax ID application is the best route to take. An Online Tax ID application can be filled out quickly and will return a Federal Tax ID Number ( EIN) within an hour.