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March 1, 2023
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IRS Confirmation Letter

  • March 1, 2023
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How can I get a letter from the IRS confirming a business client's name and tax id#

Thank you for your assistance,

 

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
March 1, 2023

The internet says this, but if you call, be sure youve got a POA or have the client call, they wouldnt help me with that stupid 4 letter name control thing on a trust without a POA.

The easiest way to get a copy of an EIN verification letter is to call the IRS. Follow the below process to obtain a tax ID verification letter from the IRS:

  • Call the IRS support at 800-829-4933.
  • Provide the name of your business and other verification details like address and phone number to the support executive.
  • Request the support executive for a 147c letter; placing such a request is free.
  • If your contact information is the same as what you provided when applying for the EIN, the IRS can send you the verification letter through mail or fax.
  • If your contact information has changed, you can receive the verification letter only after you file Form 8822.
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PATAX
Level 12
March 1, 2023

Check file for original letter or ask client. Always a good idea to save these.

sjrcpa
Level 15
March 1, 2023

True Captain Obvious.  😀

Unless I applied for the EIN I'm not likely to have it.

Clients lose these. Or can't be bothered to look for it.

The more I know the more I don’t know.
IRonMaN
Level 15
March 1, 2023

All of my clients save theirs ———but none of them seem to remember where.  Of course within a week most of my clients don’t seem to recall where they put their tax return either.😳

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