What does reference number 115 mean when applying for an EIN online?

Reference number 115 (sometimes referred to as an error code) means that the IRS system has your responsible party listed as deceased.

What To Do

The IRS states that you must contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to correct the information.

1. Call the SSA at 800 - 772 - 1213 to correct the information. Be prepared to provide proof that the information in their system is false and that your responsible party is not deceased.
2. Mail or fax a completed and signed Form SS-4 to the IRS along with the documentation received from the SSA as verification of the correction. The IRS asks that you mail or fax the corrected information per the instructions for Form SS-4.

If you've obtained the documentation and would like our assistance with applying for an EIN, you can contact our support team.