ein number for estates
An EIN is a 9-digit number assigned by the IRS to certain entities for tax reporting purposes. For estate administration purposes, weâre usually talking about estates and non-grantor trusts. But EINâs are also used by corporations, partnerships and other business entities. Like a Social Security Number (SSN), an EIN is a unique nine-digit number, but instead of the 123-45-6789 format used for SSNâs, an EIN will always have a 12-3456789 format.