Another EIN Question

[Anna104]

I want to get an ein because I don't want to give my ss# to clients. My husband said there is a lot of extra paperwork involved if I get an ein as opposed to just using my ss#. Something about filing extra quarterly papers, whether or not I make any money? Is there anything different that I would have to do if I get an ein?

[Blackcat31]

I want to get an ein because I don't want to give my ss# to clients. My husband said there is a lot of extra paperwork involved if I get an ein as opposed to just using my ss#. Something about filing extra quarterly papers, whether or not I make any money? Is there anything different that I would have to do if I get an ein?

Nope. I got an EIN and don't do anything except at tax time. You aren't required to file quarterly just because you have an EIN.

[Crystal]

No extra paperwork.Unless you actually have employees.

[DanceMom]

Getting an EIN is VERY easy - I got it in 2 seconds from the IRS website with zero paperwork.

[tenderhearts]

With an EIN # what do you hav to do differently at tax time? I would like to get one too.

[Anna104]

Thank you for the replies! I'm going to go ahead and do it .

[Anna104]

Oh, if anyone can answer this question also: If I get the ein number now can I use it for 2010 taxes? (And I apologize for not posting in the right place. I now see there is a tax section.)

[KEG123]

Getting an EIN is VERY easy - I got it in 2 seconds from the IRS website with zero paperwork.

This. I've had mine for a few months now. VERY simple.