EIN Applications.

• Author: Laffie, Lesli S.

Notice 2000-19 provides that the IRS is temporarily waiving the signature requirement for Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number. The Service is exploring methods of filing Form SS-4 other than on paper, such as electronically and on magnetic media.

As these methods evolve, the IRS says that it intends to issue procedures for accepting signatures in digital or other electronic form. Until then, however, the IRS is waiving...