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Description
I have the same complaint as the women who posted previously on on BBB on August 13, 2025. This company charged me $319 for a EIN for a charitable organization. A EIN is free to generate on the IRS website. Their website appears like a legitimate IRS site. The company charges $319 for a service that is free. I received no confirmation of purchase. They offer no expert service and no additional services. We requested a refund and they refused. Their business practice is unethical and it cost my charitable organization money. BBB Note: According to the company website: "Simple E Tax Filing is an application assistance and filing service that acts as a Third Party Designee to assist clients in obtaining Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) from the IRS. We are not affiliated with the Internal Revenue Service or any other federal or state organizations. We do not provide legal, financial or other professional advice. We are not a law or an accountancy firm nor are we affiliated with either. Users of this site may also visit http://www.irs.gov if they wish to complete an EIN number application free of charge on their own, however they are not eligible for assistance or a simplified application process from us."
Dollars Lost
$319
Targeted Person's Location
MA, USA - 02356
Scammer Information
Torrance, CA - 90505
Unknown Email
1(765) 342-4521
https://www.memberplanet.com
Scam Type
Government Agency Imposter
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Business name
Simple E Tax
Date Reported
November 20, 2025
Scam ID
1110305
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