Closing your EIN Business Account

Due to the fact that EINs are never really canceled, the process of canceling or deactivating an EIN with the IRS is technically referred to as "closing a business account." which effectively puts your EIN on hold.

Please remember to file any outstanding tax returns for the current tax year before closing your EIN business account. Moreover, you can apply for a new EIN anytime; you are not required to wait for the EIN to close and then apply.

Check the Final Return box while filing your last tax return.

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Common Questions About Close EIN Business Account

Q) How long does it take the IRS to Cancel my EIN?

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The IRS will process your request to cancel your EIN Business Account Closure request within 45-60 days of receiving it. If 60 days have passed and your EIN has not been canceled, please get in touch with us; the IRS may have misplaced or forgotten about your request.

Q) How do I find out if my order has been processed?

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You will be able to track the progression of the request from your dashboard. Once we prepare your request, mail it, and provide you with a tracking number and proof that your request envelope has been delivered and received by the IRS, your order will be marked as complete. If you add the Follow Up from the extras section, we can follow up with the IRS and confirm that the EIN account has been canceled.

Q) Can I follow up on my EIN Business Account Closure request with the IRS?

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Yes, you can call the IRS 45-60 days after submitting your EIN Business Account Closure request to inquire about its status. The IRS's contact information is available on their official website, irs.gov.

Q) Will you provide me with evidence that the submission has been made?

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Yes, we will upload your EIN Business Account Closure Request to your dashboard and provide you with a USPS tracking number. Once the mail is received, we will upload proof that the envelope containing your EIN Business Account Closure request has been delivered and received by the IRS, which is a document with the IRS recipient's signature indicating that they received the envelope.

Q) Will a new EIN Confirmation letter be sent to me with the updated information?

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We will request that the IRS send you an EIN Business Account Closure notice however, in some instances, the IRS will not do so. We highly recommend including the Follow Up service from the extras section for us to ensure verbally on your behalf that your EIN Business Account is canceled.

Q) What if the IRS informed me that my EIN account is still active?

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In this situation, we will be responsible for resubmitting an EIN Business Account Closure request to the IRS and will provide you with a new USPS tracking number and proof of delivery signed by the IRS recipient.

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