The IRS reference number 101 fault triggers when there is a naming conflict with one's business. For some reason, the agency cannot distinguish a company’s identity. There are a few common reasons for that:
A company from another state has the same name
Business name closely resembles another
Typo in the form is causing a conflict of information
Part of establishing a company should include a search for similarly named firms or one might accidentally duplicate a business name for a business existing in some other part of the country. The solution requires a change in the name of the entity. In most cases, communicate directly with the IRS through the mail or phone.