Posted by SLOjoan on 7/22/04 8:57am
Msg #4796

Giving out SS# online

I am not sure if plugging in your Social Security Number on a Signing Company's website is such a good idea. If I have a good firewall in my computer can identity theft still take place? Is it better to fax the company a W9 instead?

Reply by Anonymous on 7/22/04 9:45am
Msg #4797

Go to irs on web and apply for a" EIN" Number and you will not have to give your ss# out. The ein is given to immediately. Best of luck.

Reply by SLOjoan on 7/22/04 10:27am
Msg #4799

Can I have an "Employer Id #" when I operate as a sole proprietorship and no employees?

Reply by PAW Notary Services on 7/22/04 12:13pm
Msg #4805

Yes. Anyone in business, even sole proprietors can have an EIN. Actually, as a sole proprietor YOU are the only employee. Visit the IRS web site (http://www.irs.gov) and do a search for EIN. Or go directly to this page (http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97872,00.html). The first question asks if you have employees. The answer is YES, you are the employee.

Reply by SLOjoan on 7/22/04 1:06pm
Msg #4811

Thank you for the invaluable information. Joan

Reply by calipat on 7/22/04 2:00pm
Msg #4814

What if the SS already have your SSN? Do you have to tell them you now have an EIN?
Thanks!

Reply by PAW Notary Services on 7/22/04 8:51pm
Msg #4841

You don't HAVE to, but I strongly advise it. Just send them an updated W-9 with a cover page asking them to please update their records.