What This Module Does

This module generates your EIN (TIN) setup steps plus the correct federal, state, and local registration guidance based on your location and business activity.

Before You Begin

• An EIN (TIN) is your federal tax ID (not the same as state tax accounts).
• Sales tax permits, withholding, and unemployment accounts are state-specific.
• Many cities and counties require local business licensing (rules vary by jurisdiction).
• Your answers determine what applies and where to file.

Start Here

Complete the form below. As a monthly member you can access and re-run this module anytime. Lifetime – One-time purchases receive results by download sent in email only.

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Email *

Business Basics – Legal Business Name *

Entity Type *— Select Choice —Single-Member LLCMulti-Member LLCCorporationSole ProprietorOther / Not sure

Tax Treatment (from LLC Module) *— Select Choice —Default / Disregarded (Single-member LLC)Partnership (Multi-member LLC)S-Corp election recommended (not filed yet)S-Corp election filedNot sure

EIN Status – Do you already have an EIN (TIN)? *

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

If yes, EIN last 4 digits (optional)

Location & Jurisdiction – Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

County *

Do you have a physical storefront location? *

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

Is your business location inside city limits? *

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

Classification EIN cities/states

Do you operate in more than one city or state? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, list other cities/states you operate in

Sales & Tax Activity – Are you selling products or services? *

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

What do you sell? *

• Physical goods
• Digital goods/products
• Services
• Mixed (more than one of the above)
• Not sure
• Not currently selling

Where will you sell? *— Select Choice —Only in my stateMultiple StatesOnline / NationwideNor sure

Hiring & Payroll – Will you hire employees in the next 12 months? *

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

Will you pay independent contractors (1099)? *

• Yes
• No

Industry Classification – What best describes your business activity? *— Select Choice —General servicesRetail / E-commerceConstruction / ContractorTransportation / Trucking / MovingFood service / CateringProfessional services (medical/legal/financial)Home services (HVAC/plumbing/electrical)Childcare / EducationOther / Not sure

Short description of what you do (1–2 sentences)

Timing – When do you plan to start operating / taking payments? *— Select Choice —Already operatingWithin 30 days1–3 months3+ months

Generate My EIN (TIN) + Tax Setup Plan