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Federal Tax Identification Launches New Live Chat Feature
Taxes are a complex process for both individuals and businesses. Each registered business entity is given a unique, nine digit tax number for identification, called an EIN or FIEN. Federal Tax Identification provides businesses an easy way to file for an EIN number online. The site has now integrated a live chat feature that allows clients to instantly get help with the ss-4 form.
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Planning a fundraising campaign for a nonprofit organization can be overwhelming. There’s a seemingly endless number of details to cover, boxes to check, copy to right, and emails to send. While every fundraising campaign is a bit different. Thereâ
How to Safeguard Your Business against Disaster
Nobody wants to think about worst case scenarios, but it doesn’t help to live in denial. When you own a small business, you should have a backup plan just in case disaster strikes. The most important thing that you can do is be prepared. In this ar
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