EIN Application Guide: Handyman Services LLC in Massachusetts (2026)

Handymen perform a wide variety of repairs in clients' homes, from plumbing and electrical work to carpentry. Each job carries the risk of property damage, personal injury, or faulty work claims. An LLC protects your personal assets and is often required by homeowner insurance policies and HOAs before they will allow work on a property. In Massachusetts, handyman services face additional considerations including state-specific franchise taxes, license requirements, and compliance obligations that make getting your LLC structure right from the start even more important.

• What is an EIN and who needs one
• Applying online at IRS.gov (instant issuance)
• Fax and mail applications for non-residents
• EIN for single-member vs. multi-member LLCs
• Third-party designee authorization
• Replacing a lost CP-575 with Form 147C

Note: One of the most expensive states for LLC formation

• Property damage from repair or installation work
• Client or bystander injury from tools or materials
• Claims of faulty workmanship leading to further damage
• Water or fire damage from plumbing or electrical mistakes