https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-m-being-required-to-apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein/01/381911#M158151 I was an independent contractor last year (received a 1099-MISC and so am filing as self-employed. However, I am at a point now where I'm being required to apply for an EIN but I don't believe I should have to do this. Any help appreciated. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:16:20 GMT ktaylor-akt 2019-06-04T01:16:20Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-m-being-required-to-apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein/01/381911#M158151 I was an independent contractor last year (received a 1099-MISC and so am filing as self-employed. However, I am at a point now where I'm being required to apply for an EIN but I don't believe I should have to do this. Any help appreciated. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:16:20 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-m-being-required-to-apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein/01/381911#M158151 ktaylor-akt 2019-06-04T01:16:20Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/you-are-not-required-to-apply-for-the-ein-you-can-skip/01/381912#M158152 <P>You are not required to apply for the EIN. &nbsp;You can skip this by clicking the "Continue" button on the Employer ID screen <B>(see attached screenshot)</B></P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:16:22 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/you-are-not-required-to-apply-for-the-ein-you-can-skip/01/381912#M158152 Patrice 2019-06-04T01:16:22Z