A business owner can update the name of their single-member LLC with the IRS by submitting Form 8822-B (Change of Address or Responsible Party – Business). The form can be submitted electronically or via mail. Changes to a company’s name with the IRS normally take 4-6 weeks to complete.
Can I change my EIN information, then?
After obtaining their EIN from the IRS, business owners are unable to change the details online. They can, however, write to the IRS and ask for the EIN information to be changed. Additionally, a business owner can easily write to the IRS and request a modification if they need to modify the business name that is linked to their EIN.
In conclusion, Inc24 is an online platform that offers entrepreneurs help with business formation. While changing a business name with the DTI in the Philippines might take as little as 3-5 working days, doing so with the IRS normally takes 4-6 weeks. While changes to EIN information can be obtained by writing to the IRS, single-member LLC owners can update their business name with the IRS by filing Form 8822-B.
Yes, a name change can have an impact on your tax return. To prevent any problems with your tax return, it’s vital to correct your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Refunds may be delayed or cause other problems if your name on your tax return does not match the name on record with the SSA and the IRS. To change your name, you might need to submit Form SS-5 to the SSA and Form 8822 to the IRS.