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HoneyC (Massachusetts)
Posts: 1
Posted:
I have the forms, but am confused! Has anyone applied for an EIN for their condo association? We are a Trust with 5 Trustees. The EIN application form asks for the Trust to list a SSN of the "grantor." There is no grantor. Do we have to list one of the Trustees' SSN? Any help would be appreciated, even if to tell me to hire a CPA to do this for us!
SwanB (Washington)
Posts: 199
Posted:
Contact the number associated with the form and request information and help on this issue. Or call your closest local Fed office to request aid in filling out the form.
DaneC (California)
Posts: 210
Posted:
Employer ID Numbers (EIN) - How to Apply

APPLY BY EIN Toll-Free Telephone Service
Taxpayers can obtain an EIN immediately by calling the Business & Specialty Tax Line
(800-829-4933). The hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. An assistor takes the information, assigns the EIN, and provides the number to an authorized individual over the telephone.

APPLY BY FAX
Taxpayers can FAX the completed Form SS-4 application to their state FAX number (see Where to File - Business Forms and Filing Addresses), after ensuring that the Form SS-4 contains all of the required information. If it is determined that the entity needs a new EIN, one will be assigned using the appropriate procedures for the entity type. If the taxpayer's fax number is provided, a fax will be sent back with the EIN within four (4) business days.

APPLY BY MAIL
The processing timeframe for an EIN application received by mail is four weeks. Ensure that the Form SS-4 contains all of the required information. If it is determined that the entity needs a new EIN, one will be assigned using the appropriate procedures for the entity type and mailed to the taxpayer.

APPLY BY EIN ONLINE
This Internet EIN (I-EIN) application is another avenue for customers to apply for and obtain an employer identification number. Once all the necessary fields are completed on the online form, preliminary validation is performed and the taxpayer will be alerted to information IRS needs that may not have been included. An EIN will be issued after the successful submission of the completed Form SS-4 online. Please note that not all business entity types may use this method.

DavidR5
Posts: 99
Posted:
perhaps you should consider hiring an accountant?

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