Do i need to apply for EIN?

My employer is a contractor and I got a 1099-Misc, but I do not own a business. I only have an ITIN do i still need to apply for EIN?

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Intuit Alumni

Jun 6, 2019 3:30:30 AM

No, you don't usually need an EIN if you're self- employed. These are the exceptions:

If you’re a sole proprietor, you must have an EIN to:

Also, some banks require you to have an EIN before they’ll set up a bank account for your business.

Intuit Alumni

Jun 6, 2019 3:30:30 AM

No, you don't usually need an EIN if you're self- employed. These are the exceptions:

If you’re a sole proprietor, you must have an EIN to:

Also, some banks require you to have an EIN before they’ll set up a bank account for your business.