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Q: Do I need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) number to file?

A: Yes. you do need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) in order to file Form 2290. Previously, Social Security Number (SSN) could be used, but the IRS stopped accepting SSNs from 2011. If you do not already have an EIN, you can apply one free at www.irs.gov/businesses/small or by phone at 1-800-829-4933.

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