EIN Cancellation

Cancel Your EIN When Closing Your Business

When you dissolve a business or no longer need your EIN, it's important to properly notify the IRS to close the account. Unlike a Social Security Number, an EIN can never truly be 'canceled' — but the IRS account associated with it can be closed, preventing future filing obligations.

USBase handles the process of notifying the IRS of your EIN closure, ensuring all final tax obligations are addressed and the account is properly closed.

EIN Cancellation Process

• Written request to IRS including your EIN and company name
• Confirmation that all final tax returns have been or will be filed
• Return of original EIN assignment letter (CP575) if available
• IRS acknowledgment of account closure
• Documentation retained for your records

Before You Cancel Your EIN

• Ensure all final tax returns have been filed and paid
• Close all business bank accounts associated with the EIN
• Cancel any state tax accounts or licenses
• File the final payroll tax returns if you had employees
• Formally dissolve the business entity with the state

Note on EIN Cancellation

It's important to understand that the IRS retains EIN records indefinitely. Canceling the EIN account simply means the IRS will no longer expect future tax returns under that number. If you reopen the same business in the future, you may be issued a new EIN. USBase coordinates the closure to ensure everything is in order.