How do I fix the IRS EIN reference number 101?

The IRS EIN Reference Number 101 error code indicates that the IRS has no record of the Employer Identification Number (EIN) that was entered. This can happen for a number of reasons, including if the EIN was entered incorrectly or if the EIN belongs to a business that no longer exists. If you receive this error code, you should contact the IRS to verify the EIN and make sure that it is entered correctly.

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• Check the EIN for accuracy and resubmit if necessary
• Request an EIN from the IRS

1. Check the EIN for accuracy and resubmit if necessary

1. Go to the IRS website and enter the e-IN number
2. Click on the "EIN Check" link
3. On the "EIN Check" page, enter the e-IN number and click on the "Check" button
4. If the EIN is not correct, enter the correct e-IN number and click on the "Resubmit" button
5. If the EIN is correct, click on the "Submit" button

2. Request an EIN from the IRS

1. Complete a Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number.
2. Include the following information in the application: your name, employer identification number, and EIN.
3. Mail the application to the IRS.
4. Once the IRS receives your application, they will assign you a tax identification number (TIN).
5. Use the TIN to complete Form SS-4 and mail it to the IRS.
6. The IRS will issue you an EIN.

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

1. Use a different EIN
2. Use a Social Security Number (SSN) instead