is federal tax id the same with my SSN?
2006-06-27 21:32:43 · 4 answers · asked by harry B 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Your SSN will do in some cases, but for a lot of businesses you will need an EIN (Employer ID number). See the link below for info on when it is required.
2006-06-27 23:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by NotEasilyFooled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Federal Tax ID is basically a social security number for a business.
2006-06-28 03:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use your social security number as your tax id number if you want to, but for security reasons it's better to apply and obtain a separate tax identification number. They are very easy to get. Go to the IRS website....www.irs.gov and apply online and you'll receive yours within a week or two!
2006-06-30 11:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by lade40free 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, unless you apply for a seprate one, which some business owners will do if they have to give it out, or post it in a public place.
2006-06-27 21:35:19 · answer #4 · answered by NONAME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋