Form SS-4 — EIN Operation, Cincinnati
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Apply for an EIN
Apply for an EIN
Apply for an EIN
Elect S corporation status
Elect S corporation status
Authorize a representative
Authorize a representative
Authorize a representative
Authorize a representative
Allow access to tax information
Allow access to tax information
Allow access to tax information
Allow access to tax information
Authorize a reporting agent
Make a corporate stock-purchase election
Report a change in corporate control
Disclose a reportable transaction as an advisor
Request a tax transcript
Request a tax transcript
Request a tax transcript
Request a tax transcript
Request a tax transcript
Submit Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120
Apply for US residency certification (Form 6166)
Apply for US residency certification (Form 6166)
Request more time to furnish recipient statements
Request more time to furnish recipient statements
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
Trace a missing or lost issued refund
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Use Form SS-4 for an EIN application, Form 2553 for an S corporation election, Form 2848 for power of attorney, or Form 8821 for tax information authorization. Each has its own eligibility and routing rules. Include only the attachments required by that form. A notice response should follow the instructions and fax number on the notice.
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