{"id":3790,"date":"2018-12-17T15:45:04","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T23:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/?p=3790"},"modified":"2025-05-31T01:56:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T08:56:26","slug":"ohio-tax-id-ein-number-application-how-to-apply-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/en\/ohio-tax-id-ein-number-application-how-to-apply-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio Tax ID (EIN) Number Application | How to Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to obtain your Tax ID (EIN) Number in Ohio? This short Ohio 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 Ohio. 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 Ohio:<\/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 Ohio Tax ID Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#phone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for a Ohio Tax ID by Phone, Mail or Fax<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do I Get a Tax ID Number in Ohio?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do You Apply for a State Tax ID Number in Ohio?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do I Get a Ohio 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 Ohio<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 18px;\">Apply for a Tax ID (EIN) Number in Ohio &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>Your first job will be getting all your required information together. You\u2019ll need to gather the following bits of information:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Your business name. <\/strong>Decide on a business name before you apply for your tax ID numbers. It will make the process much smoother.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partner and member names. <\/strong>You already know your full legal name, but make sure you have the full legal names of your business partners and members as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social security numbers. <\/strong>You\u2019ll also need to have your social security number (SSN) on hand, and the SSNs of anyone you\u2019re cofounding the business with.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Addresses of all members. <\/strong>Finally, you\u2019ll need your address and the addresses of your partners or company members on file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"online\"><\/a>2. Apply for a Ohio Tax ID Online<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few different ways you can get tax IDs for your Ohio business, but by far the fastest and easiest is to apply online. You can apply for either a federal tax ID or an Ohio state tax ID (or both) online, and the process only takes a few steps. With the information above, you\u2019ll answer a handful of questions about you and your business. When you\u2019re done with that, you\u2019ll receive your tax ID number(s) via email within an hour, enabling you to begin operations.<\/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 Ohio<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 18px;\">Apply for a Tax ID (EIN) Number in Ohio &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 Ohio Tax ID by Phone, Mail or Fax<\/h2>\n<p>There are alternative methods for getting your tax ID numbers; for example, you can apply for either tax ID by phone, by traditional mail, or by fax. These methods require you to fill out actual paperwork in many cases and send it by mail. In most cases, you\u2019ll have to wait up to 4 to 6 weeks for your application to process, then wait to receive your registration and tax ID numbers via traditional mail. It\u2019s more time consuming and can delay the start to your business.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"how\"><\/a>4. How Do I Get a Tax ID Number in Ohio?<\/h2>\n<p>To get a tax ID number in Ohio, you should first understand which tax ID you really need. There are two types of tax ID you should be concerned with: your employer identification number (EIN), or federal tax ID number, and your Ohio state tax ID number.<\/p>\n<p>Both of these numbers serve as unique identifiers for your business, much like your SSN for you as an individual. However, they serve different roles and functions.<\/p>\n<p>As you might suspect, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/why-your-business-needs-an-employer-id-number-ein-397573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">federal tax ID number<\/a> is used to register your business with the federal government. You\u2019ll need it if you plan on hiring employees (so you can withhold federal taxes), and if your business plans to have its own bank account or line of credit. Most businesses (other than some sole proprietorships and single-member LLCs) will need one.<\/p>\n<p>Your Ohio state tax ID is used for state-level taxes and registration. You\u2019ll need one if you\u2019re going to sell taxable goods and services in Ohio, or if you\u2019re planning on hiring an Ohio employee. You\u2019ll also need one if you\u2019re selling products in Ohio that require excise taxes, like alcohol or tobacco. In all of these cases, the quickest and easiest way to obtain your Tax ID is to apply online.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"apply\"><\/a>5. How Do You Apply for a State Tax ID Number in Ohio?<\/h2>\n<p>The application process for a state tax ID number will vary slightly, depending on which approach you use. We recommend you apply for a state tax ID number online, using our Ohio state tax ID number obtainment services. With our online application, all you\u2019ll have to do is answer a few questions, and you can complete the online application in just a few minutes. At that point, we\u2019ll send you your Ohio state tax ID via email, and provided you also have a federal tax ID, you\u2019ll be ready to begin operations.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"state\"><\/a>6. How Do I Get a Ohio State Tax ID Number?<\/h2>\n<p>The fastest way to get an Ohio state tax ID number is to apply online. Again, this process only takes a few steps, and a few pieces of information to complete. While you\u2019re at it, make sure to also apply for your federal tax ID number, since most businesses that need an Ohio state tax ID will also need a federal tax ID.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be intimidated by the legal steps necessary to form your business. Thanks to the wonders of online applications, you can get registered and get the numbers you need faster than ever.<\/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 Ohio? 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