thread Re: EIN is 'wrong', no matter what. in Payments Troubleshooting

EIN is 'wrong', no matter what.

Ralek — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:43:50 GMT

I've tried it all. I have my CP 575 G right in front of me, given by the IRS, which i have called and confirmed the information on, which lists my LLC name, my full name, my EIN, and my address. No combination or truncation or part of any of them works at all on Square. Capitalization or not, name only, business name only, name with 'sole member', without, everything. There is no way for me to add my EIN to my business.

Re: EIN is 'wrong', no matter what.

Ralek — Thu, 05 May 2022 06:43:00 GMT

And before you say 'make sure it's right', let me be clear: I have the IRS form itself which lists what the IRS has on file for me. I cannot get more right than that. I can't even make a typo because I've tried copying and pasting too.

Re: EIN is 'wrong', no matter what.

JJ_ — Fri, 06 May 2022 21:43:12 GMT

Hello there @Ralek

Thank you for the details, sorry for this experience. Quick question how long ago was your business registered with the IRS?

The reason I ask this is because our server can take 2-3 weeks for the IRS to update our database.

P.S. Welcome to the Seller Community

Re: EIN is 'wrong', no matter what.

Ralek — Fri, 06 May 2022 22:40:50 GMT

That might be it, I tried the day of and each day after for 4 days. I'll give it another go each week and come back if it still won't in 2 months or so. I don't have any employees yet and that seems to be the only reason to add it so far, so I guess I can wait that long. Thanks!

Re: EIN is 'wrong', no matter what.

JJ_ — Fri, 06 May 2022 23:35:02 GMT

Glad I was able to clear that up for you! You can add it at any given time and if applicable we can update any needed tax forms for you.