This year I opened a new business, a single member LLC. Anticipating that I would eventually file forms to be taxed as an S-corp, when I requested my EIN in my SS-4 I stated that I would have employees.
For various reasons, my mind was changed on that and I continue to operate as a disregarded entity with no employees (having never filed paperwork to be treated as an S-corp). On my W-9, I used my SSN as in instructed.
It is time for me to make an estimated payment to the IRS. I enrolled in EFTPS using my EIN. Is it ok to pay this way? Also, I'd like to open a solo 401k which requires an EIN. Is it ok to use this one?
My concern is that this EIN may be tied to my company name and not me as an owner (https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/single-member-limited-liability-compan... briefly mentions not using an EIN for your business on your w9 if you are a disregarded entity. Thankfully I didn't).
I could try requesting another EIN for just me as an owner, but that might just look worse/be more confusing?
Thanks for any help or insight you can give!
