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posted Jun 5, 2019 10:21:59 PM

The solo shareholder for my s corp is a QSST trust does it need a seperate ein or does my SSN count for ID Number on Schedule K-1.

Schedule k-1 shareholder id number wants xx-xxxxxxx  but my SSN is xxx-xx-xxxx.  produces error message for return based upon selection of T for Trust  needing tin or ein formated number

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Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 10:22:01 PM

"...does it need a seperate ein..."

It pretty much does need a separate EIN. See Treas. Reg. §1.671-4(b)(6)(iii)

[Note: you should consult with tax and estate planning professionals for this type of structure]


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Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 10:22:01 PM

"...does it need a seperate ein..."

It pretty much does need a separate EIN. See Treas. Reg. §1.671-4(b)(6)(iii)

[Note: you should consult with tax and estate planning professionals for this type of structure]