You don't need an EIN (employer identification number) unless you have employees or certain kinds of retirement plans. and a few other things. See https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/do-you-need-an-ein
You can get one by filling out an SS-4 online at irs.gov
Here is a Turbo Tax article on taxs and self-publishing
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Self-Employment-Taxes/A-Tax-Cheat-Sheet-for-Kindle-eB...
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