Posted by Sylvia_FL on 6/28/08 6:39pm
Msg #253549

EIN Number application link

It is better to have an EIN number than a SS number to send to companies that request your SS number. I am posting the link for the application. You can apply online and it is free. And, if I remember correctly from when I got mine, you get the number immediately.


http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00.html

I am posting this as I had a PM from a notary who was informed by an accountant that it would cost about $2,000 to obtain an EIN number. (I would be looking for a new accountant)

Reply by jba/fl on 6/28/08 6:45pm
Msg #253550

Number given same day: yes. n/m

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/28/08 6:47pm
Msg #253551

Re: Number given same day: yes.

Thanks Jules
I just reread the application and it does state the number will be given on completion

Reply by MikeC/NY on 6/28/08 6:55pm
Msg #253553

"I am posting this as I had a PM from a notary who was informed by an accountant that it would cost about $2,000 to obtain an EIN number."

I'm in the wrong business...

Reply by Maureen_nh on 6/28/08 7:16pm
Msg #253556

How would that affect filing your taxes if you did it in the middle of the year?

Would you list both numbers?

Reply by John_NorCal on 6/28/08 7:43pm
Msg #253559

Just list your EIN number on your Sch C., your 1040 will have your social security. Your EIN number is linked to your social security number, so any income you receive will still be cross referenced to you.

Reply by Maureen_nh on 6/28/08 10:16pm
Msg #253571

Thank you, I was not sure how this worked.