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Apply for EIN by Phone Guide

Call IRS at 267-941-1099 (international) or 800-829-4933 (domestic) for an EIN. Mon-Fri 7am-7pm ET. Same-day issuance possible.

Call the IRS at 267-941-1099 (international) or 800-829-4933 (domestic) to apply for an EIN by phone. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Same-day EIN issuance during the call. Have all Form SS-4 information ready. Hold times average 30-60 minutes.

Phone Numbers

IRS Phone Numbers for EIN

| Line | Number | For | Toll-Free? | |------|--------|-----|------------| | International | 267-941-1099 | Non-US residents | No | | Domestic | 800-829-4933 | US residents | Yes | | TTY/TDD | 800-829-4059 | Hearing impaired | Yes |

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time

Best Times to Call

  • Lowest wait: Tuesday-Thursday 7-8 AM ET
  • Moderate: Weekday afternoons 3-5 PM ET
  • Longest: Monday mornings, Fridays, tax season

For more IRS contacts, see IRS EIN phone number.

Process

How to Apply by Phone

  1. Prepare — Fill out Form SS-4 on paper for reference
  2. Call — 267-941-1099 (international) or 800-829-4933
  3. Navigate prompts — Select EIN option
  4. Wait on hold — 30-60+ minutes typical
  5. Answer questions — IRS rep asks SS-4 questions verbally
  6. Receive EIN — Issued during the call if approved

Pros and Cons

| Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Same-day EIN | 30-60+ min hold | | Free | Int'l calling costs | | Ask questions live | Language barriers | | No fax needed | Business hours only |

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Frequently Asked Questions

What number for EIN by phone?

International: 267-941-1099. Domestic: 800-829-4933. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm ET.

Can I get EIN same day by phone?

Yes. If you reach a representative and provide all information correctly, the EIN is issued during the call.

How long is the hold time?

Typically 30-60 minutes. Best times: Tuesday-Thursday 7-8 AM ET.

Is phone application free?

Yes from the IRS. Your cost is only the phone call. International calls may cost $0.10-2.00/minute.

What info do I need?

All Form SS-4 fields: entity name, type, responsible party, address, reason, date started, employees, activity.

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