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No need to file a Form SS-4! We ask you the questions and you give us the answers. After all validations are done you will get your EIN immediately upon completion. You can then download, save, and print your EIN confirmation notice.
Purpose of an Employer Identification NumberEmployer Identification Numbers are issued for the purpose of tax administration and are not intended for participation in any other activities (e.g., tax lien auction or sales, lotteries, etc.)
Daily Limitation of an Employer Identification NumberEffective May 21, 2012, to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service will limit Employer Identification Number (EIN) issuance to one per responsible party per day. For trusts, the limitation is applied to the grantor, owner, or trustor. For estates, the limitation is applied to the decedent (decedent estate) or the debtor (bankruptcy estate). This limitation is applicable to all requests for EINs whether online or by phone, fax or mail. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you need to file a return, but do not have your EIN yet due to the limitation discussed above, complete a Form SS-4 and attach it to the completed and signed tax return. Mail both forms to the address for filing the tax return. See Where to File. The IRS will assign your EIN and then process your tax return. You will receive a notice advising you of your EIN within four weeks
Is the Responsible Party For Your New Entity an EIN Previously Obtained Through the Internet?We cannot process your application online if the responsible party is an entity with an EIN previously obtained through the Internet. Please use one of our other methods to apply. See How to Apply for an EIN. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Employer Tax Responsibilities Explained (Publications 15, 15-A and 15B)Publication 15 provides information on employer tax responsibilities related to taxable wages, employment tax withholding and which tax returns must be filed. More complex issues are discussed in Publication 15-A and tax treatment of many employee benefits can be found in Publication15. We recommend employers download these publications from IRS.gov. Copies can be requested online (search “Forms and Publications) or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM.
Do You Have Questions About Operating Your Small Business?Try our one stop resource, the Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center.
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Purpose of an Employer Identification NumberEmployer Identification Numbers are issued for the purpose of tax administration and are not intended for participation in any other activities (e.g., tax lien auction or sales, lotteries, etc.)
Daily Limitation of an Employer Identification NumberEffective May 21, 2012, to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service will limit Employer Identification Number (EIN) issuance to one per responsible party per day. For trusts, the limitation is applied to the grantor, owner, or trustor. For estates, the limitation is applied to the decedent (decedent estate) or the debtor (bankruptcy estate). This limitation is applicable to all requests for EINs whether online or by phone, fax or mail. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you need to file a return, but do not have your EIN yet due to the limitation discussed above, complete a Form SS-4 and attach it to the completed and signed tax return. Mail both forms to the address for filing the tax return. See Where to File. The IRS will assign your EIN and then process your tax return. You will receive a notice advising you of your EIN within four weeks
Is the Responsible Party For Your New Entity an EIN Previously Obtained Through the Internet?We cannot process your application online if the responsible party is an entity with an EIN previously obtained through the Internet. Please use one of our other methods to apply. See How to Apply for an EIN. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Employer Tax Responsibilities Explained (Publications 15, 15-A and 15B)Publication 15 provides information on employer tax responsibilities related to taxable wages, employment tax withholding and which tax returns must be filed. More complex issues are discussed in Publication 15-A and tax treatment of many employee benefits can be found in Publication15. We recommend employers download these publications from IRS.gov. Copies can be requested online (search “Forms and Publications) or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM.
Do You Have Questions About Operating Your Small Business?Try our one stop resource, the Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center.
APPLY ONLINE NOW
CopyrightFile a copyright registration for your work through the Copyright Office online system.
Before using the service, we recommend you first read eCO Acceptable File Types,eCO Tips, eCO FAQs, or eCO Tutorial (PowerPoint) eCO Tutorial (PDF). For recently added features, see eCO Updates. Advantages include:
Current Processing Times BMI MEMBERSHIPJoin the more than 600,000 top songwriters, composers and music publishers who have chosen BMI to ensure they get paid when their music gets played.
It's free for songwriters and takes about 5 minutes to complete. SoundexchangeGet paid when you get playedIf you are a featured recording artist or a sound recording copyright owner (SRCO), producer or creative contributor, you may have earned digital performance royalties for the use of sound recordings you own or on which you performed. Artists and SRCOs should register with SoundExchange as soon as possible, even if you’re a member of another performance rights organization, as only SoundExchange can provide digital royalties. Registration is fast and always free. Copyright holders and featured artists (generally, the most visible person, in print or image, on the physical package of a recording) are paid through SoundExchange. Session players and back-up musicians are paid from a separate royalty fund. No matter what part you played, click your category below to find out how to get paid.
QUESTIONS? Call 1-800-961-2091 to talk to our team. http://www.soundexchange.com/performer-owner/performer-srco-home/ Catapult digital distributionWe'll distribute your music into all of the major digital music stores like iTunes, AmazonMP3, Rhapsody, eMusic, Spotify, Google Play and many more for as little as $9.
To submit your music for Airplay email an MP3 to [email protected].
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Ascap MembershipWhy Join ASCAP? Joining ASCAP is a critical step in your career in music. By joining ASCAP you can begin to register your songs, collect performance royalties and take advantage of many exclusive career benefits. As the only member-owned performing rights organization in the U.S., ASCAP is free from conflicting interests. Everything that ASCAP does, from collecting and distributing royalties to protecting and strengthening copyright to developing and supporting your career, is done to serve you throughout your life in music.
There is a one time, nominal processing fee of $35 to apply for ASCAP membership, but there are no annual dues. You can join as a writer or a publisher or both - the processing fee is $35 for each application. This fee is non-refundable. Click one of the buttons below to start filling out the online application. We look forward to welcoming you to the ASCAP family. Before you begin, please have the following information in hand: Writer:
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From the hottest R&B, to the biggest country hits to cutting edge rock and beyond, SESAC’s songwriters, composers and music publishers are the creative lifeblood of the company. The SESAC Writer/Publisher Relations team is dedicated to providing songwriters and publishers a level of attention and support that is exclusive to SESAC. On the street, in the clubs and all over the music industry, SESAC continually facilitates creative and business opportunities for its affiliated songwriters and publishers.g If you are interested in becoming a member of the SESAC roster of songwriters and publishers check out the How To Affiliate page. Have a question about changing your affiliation from another PRO to SESAC or the advantages of becoming a SESAC member? Go to the FAQs page for information on those and many other issues. Have a question about the SESAC payment structure? Click here. If you are looking for the many advantages of being represented by SESAC check out the Affiliate Benefitssection. Meet Our Writer/Publisher Representatives TunecoreHOW IT WORKS
Music DistributionMaking music is what you do. Now, no matter who you are — unsigned, already working as a musician, managing artists or running a small label — you need one thing: distribution (a way to get your stuff into places where people buy music). That’s where we come in. Learn More Publishing AdministrationDid you know that when a song you wrote is downloaded or streamed, stores are required to pay you — the writer — a publishing royalty known as a mechanical. The problem is they don’t know who you are. Learn More Music DistributionWe put your music on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and many other stores. We collect and give you 100% of the money from your music sales along with detailed streaming and sales reports. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
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