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posted May 31, 2019 6:35:08 PM

File My Return with a Tax Identifying #. Not Social Security #?

I want to protect my Soc. Sec. Number

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 6:35:13 PM

Your Social Security number is your Taxpayer Identification Number.  You cannot file a tax return without entering your Social Security number on your tax return, e-filing or printing for mailing.

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 6:35:10 PM

If you get an EIN that is only used on schedule C and any 1099Misc or W2 you issue.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 6:35:11 PM

Have been the victim of IdentityTheft?  If so, see this:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-an-identity-protection-pin">https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-an-identity-protection-pin</a>

Level 7
May 31, 2019 6:35:11 PM

Do you mean you have no SSN, but an ITIN?

Level 15
May 31, 2019 6:35:13 PM

Your Social Security number is your Taxpayer Identification Number.  You cannot file a tax return without entering your Social Security number on your tax return, e-filing or printing for mailing.