{"id":3784,"date":"2018-12-17T15:20:59","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T23:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/?p=3784"},"modified":"2025-05-31T01:55:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T08:55:46","slug":"michigan-tax-id-ein-number-application-how-to-apply-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/en\/michigan-tax-id-ein-number-application-how-to-apply-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Tax ID (EIN) Number Application | How to Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to obtain your Tax ID (EIN) Number in Michigan? This short Michigan Tax ID Application Guide will walk you through the basic steps you need to follow to apply for your Tax ID (EIN) Number in the state of Michigan. Whether you own a Partnership, multi-member LLC, Corporation, Non-Profit, Trust or Estate, this guide will help you learn what you need to know to obtain your official IRS Tax ID Number within minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>Steps to Obtain your Tax ID (EIN) Number in Michigan:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prepare Required Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for a Michigan Tax ID Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#phone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for a Michigan Tax ID by Phone, Mail or Fax<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do You Get a Tax ID Number for your Business?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What\u2019s the Difference Between a State Tax ID and Federal EIN Number?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do I Get a Michigan State Tax ID Number?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 18px; border: 2px solid #01aaf0; padding: 25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Apply for your Tax ID (EIN) Number in Michigan<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 18px;\">Apply for a Tax ID (EIN) Number in Michigan &amp; Obtain your Tax ID in 1 Hour or less.<\/p>\n<p>Begin Tax ID (EIN) Application<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"information\"><\/a>1. Prepare Required Information<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to get your Michigan tax ID numbers quickly, you\u2019ll need to prepare some information first. That way, you can complete the application process more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>These are some of the most notable pieces of information you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>A business name. <\/strong>Regardless of whether you\u2019re starting a limited liability company (LLC) or a corporation, you\u2019ll need to have a business name. This is, in some ways, a process to register your business with the government, so a name is essential to complete the process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partner and member names. <\/strong>You\u2019ll also need to provide your full legal name, and the names of all your partners and\/or members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social security numbers. <\/strong>For tax purposes, you\u2019ll need the social security numbers (SSNs) of all your founding partners or members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home addresses. <\/strong>To receive the appropriate mail, you\u2019ll need to have the addresses of all your members on file.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Articles of incorporation and\/or partnership agreement. <\/strong>Though not strictly necessary to get a federal tax ID or Michigan state tax ID, it\u2019s a good idea to draft your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Articles_of_incorporation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">articles of incorporation<\/a> or partnership agreement before you proceed with this process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"online\"><\/a>2. Apply for a Michigan Tax ID Online<\/h2>\n<p>When you start the process to get your Michigan tax IDs, you\u2019ll have several options. The fastest and most convenient is to apply for your tax IDs online, assuming you have all the information you need to complete the application process. Our forms are designed to be simple, so all you have to do is answer a handful of questions about your business, yourself, and your founding members. Once the application is complete, we can register your business with either the federal or Michigan state government (depending on which type of ID you\u2019re applying for), and will email you your number within an hour.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 18px; border: 2px solid #01aaf0; padding: 25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Obtain your Tax ID (EIN) Number in Michigan<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 18px;\">Apply for a Tax ID (EIN) Number in Michigan &amp; Obtain your Tax ID in 1 Hour or less.<\/p>\n<p>Obtain your Federal Tax ID (EIN) Number<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"phone\"><\/a>3. Apply for a Michigan Tax ID by Phone, Mail or Fax<\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer a more traditional process, you could also apply for a federal tax ID or Michigan state tax ID via phone, mail, or fax. As you might expect, this process takes much longer. You\u2019ll have to fill out the necessary paperwork by hand, or give your information over the phone, and wait for your application to process. Then, assuming there are no mistakes or errors, you\u2019ll have to wait 4 to 6 weeks to get your tax ID number in the mail.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"how\"><\/a>4. How Do You Get a Tax ID Number for your Business?<\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, your business will require a federal tax ID number. You\u2019ll definitely need one if you own a partnership, a corporation, or an LLC with more than one member. If you have an LLC with a single member, or a sole proprietorship, you may be able <a href=\"https:\/\/tax.findlaw.com\/federal-taxes\/is-a-tax-id-required-for-my-business-.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">to get by without one<\/a>. You\u2019ll also need an EIN if you plan to hire employees, or if you\u2019re going to open a business bank account.<\/p>\n<p>If you meet any of these criteria, you\u2019ll need to register your tax ID number. The easiest way to do this is through the one-hour tax ID number obtainment services for small businesses. If you have the pieces of information referenced above, you can fill out a few forms online and get your federal tax ID via email within 1 hour.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"difference\"><\/a>5. What\u2019s the Difference Between a State Tax ID and Federal EIN Number?<\/h2>\n<p>Throughout this article, we\u2019ve referenced two different tax ID numbers\u2014the federal tax ID number, sometimes called a federal employer identification number (FEIN) or employer identification number (EIN), and the Michigan state tax ID number. So what\u2019s the difference?<\/p>\n<p>Your federal tax ID number will register your business with the federal government, and equip you to pay taxes on a federal level. It\u2019s also important for hiring employees and withholding taxes on payroll, applying for business credit and loans, and opening business bank accounts. Think of it as a federal ID number for your business\u2014not unlike your SSN.<\/p>\n<p>Your Michigan state tax ID number is most commonly used for sales taxes, excise taxes (which apply to products like alcohol and tobacco), and state-level tax withholding when you hire employees. If you\u2019re selling taxable goods and services in Michigan, or if you\u2019re hiring Michigan employees, chances are, you\u2019ll need one.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"state\"><\/a>6. How Do I Get a Michigan State Tax ID Number?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to get your Michigan state tax ID number for your business, the process is highly similar to the process for getting a federal tax ID. Simply complete an online Tax ID application and even though the process takes a bit longer than the Federal Tax ID, once you\u2019ve completed your online app, you\u2019ll receive your official Tax ID documents via email as well as via official mail.<\/p>\n<p>As a new entrepreneur, the process of getting a federal tax ID and Michigan state tax ID may seem confusing, but it\u2019s simpler than most people give it credit for.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 18px; border: 1px solid #01aaf0; padding: 25px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 2px; font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Related Tax ID (EIN) Number Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Estate Tax ID (EIN) Number Obtainment Guide<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">How to get an EIN Number for an LLC<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Maryland Tax ID (EIN) Number &amp; Business Registration<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Ohio Tax ID (EIN) Number &amp; Business Registration<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Tennessee Tax ID (EIN) Number &amp; Business Registration<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Arkanses Tax ID (EIN) Number &amp; Business Registration<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Louisiana Tax ID (EIN) Number &amp; Business Registration<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Massachusetts Tax ID (EIN) Number &amp; Business Registration<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Texas Tax ID (EIN) Number &amp; Business Registration<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\">Virginia Tax ID (EIN) Number &amp; Business Registration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to obtain your Tax ID (EIN) Number in Michigan? 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