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How much does the IRS charge for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?

Nothing. An EIN is free from the IRS.

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  1. 50 dollars
  2. Nothing, it's free ✔
  3. The state filing fee

Why: The IRS issues EINs for free. It warns about websites that charge for an EIN; you never have to pay a fee to get one.

Huh, didn't know that: Some sites look official and charge a fee to file the same free form for you.

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Answer: Nothing, it's free. The IRS issues EINs for free. It warns about websites that charge for an EIN; you never have to pay a fee to get one.

  1. IRS: Get an employer identification number www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/get-an-employer-identification-number
    You never have to pay a fee for an EIN.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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