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EIN in Massachusetts (MA)

How to get an EIN for your Massachusetts business. The EIN is a federal number from the IRS. Massachusetts has 5% flat state income tax.

Getting an EIN in Massachusetts follows the same federal IRS process as every other state. The EIN is a federal number — not state-specific. Massachusetts (MA) has 5% flat state income tax. Your EIN (XX-XXXXXXX) is issued by the IRS and works nationwide. Apply free at irs.gov (SSN required) or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Massachusetts

EIN in Massachusetts (MA)

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | State | Massachusetts (MA) | | State Income Tax | 5% flat state income tax | | LLC Filing Fee | $500 filing fee | | State Tax Authority | Department of Revenue | | Federal EIN | Same as all states (IRS) | | EIN Cost | $0 (IRS) / $49 (ein.so) |

Federal EIN vs Massachusetts State Tax ID

Your federal EIN and Massachusetts state tax registration are separate:

  • Federal EIN — From IRS, for federal taxes (Form SS-4)
  • Massachusetts State Tax ID — From Department of Revenue, for state taxes

You may need both. Your EIN does not replace state tax registration.

See state tax ID for more details.

How to Apply

How to Get an EIN in Massachusetts

| Method | Speed | Cost | |--------|-------|------| | Online | Instant | Free | | Fax | 4-7 days | Free/$49 | | Phone | Same day | Free | | Mail | 4-6 weeks | Free |

The process is identical regardless of state. See how to get an EIN for complete instructions.

Massachusetts Business Requirements After EIN

  1. Register with Department of Revenue for state taxes
  2. Obtain local business licenses
  3. File BOI report with FinCEN (federal)
  4. Open a business bank account

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Massachusetts EIN different from a federal EIN?

No. The EIN is a federal number issued by the IRS. It is the same 9-digit number regardless of which state you operate in. Massachusetts does not issue its own version of an EIN.

How do I get an EIN in Massachusetts?

Apply through the IRS: online at irs.gov (instant, SSN required), by fax to 855-215-1627 (4-7 days), by phone at 800-829-4933 (same day), or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Does Massachusetts have a state tax ID?

Yes. Massachusetts issues its own state tax registration through the Department of Revenue. This is separate from your federal EIN. You may need both depending on your business activities in Massachusetts.

How much does it cost to get an EIN in Massachusetts?

The EIN is free from the IRS ($0). Massachusetts LLC formation costs $500 filing fee. ein.so charges $49 for EIN filing assistance for non-residents.

What is the Massachusetts state income tax rate?

Massachusetts has 5% flat state income tax. This is separate from federal taxes. Your EIN is used for federal tax reporting, while your state tax ID is used for Massachusetts state taxes.

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