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The Employer Identification Number, or EIN, is required by the IRS for most businesses. In this short video, we'll discuss: what a EIN number is, how to apply for one, and if you need one for your small business.
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IRS SS-4 Application form
Small Business Education Program
The Small Business Education Program aims to instruct small business owners about fundamental business concepts while providing access and direction to informational resources. Small business owners, at any stage of development, can benefit from educational opportunities and awareness of all business network resources. This is where the Small Business Education Program, with its workshops and relationships with Nevada business programs, steps in to act as a guide.
Published by: M. Bindrup, J. Salas, R. Mendez, F. Stockett, 2021, What's an EIN Number? | SBEP Startup Quick Tip, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
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