Form SS-4 & Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Question: Does a small company need a tax ID number? |
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Answer: A sole proprietor who does not have any employees and who does not file any excise or pension plan tax returns is the only business person who does not need an employer identification number. In this instance, the sole proprietor uses his or her social security number as the taxpayer identification number. |
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