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What is form SS-4?
Use Form SS-4 to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for your business. An EIN is a 9-digit identifier used for tax purposes by employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, individuals, and other entities.
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