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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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June 6, 2019
3:30 AM
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After you file
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:
- hire employees
- have a Keogh or Solo 401(k) retirement plan,
- buy or inherit an existing business that you operate as a sole proprietorship
- incorporate or form a partnership or limited liability company, or
- file for bankruptcy.
Also, some banks require you to have an EIN before they’ll set up a bank account for your business.
June 6, 2019
3:30 AM