topic Is it possible to issue a client a W9 without a EIN number? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Is it possible to issue a client a W9 without a EIN number?

bracerf — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:30 GMT

You don't issue a W9 to anyone. You give someone a W9 to...

VolvoGirl — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:31 GMT

You don't issue a W9 to anyone.  You give someone a W9 to fill out for them to give you their ssn or ein.
If you paid someone $600 or more from your business you might need to give them a 1099Misc.
You can put either your EIN or SSN on the 1099Misc.

What are you trying to do?

I recently started doing freelance design work. A client...

bracerf — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:33 GMT

I recently started doing freelance design work. A client requested my SS #, which I sent them. Now they asked for my EIN which due to the govt. shutdown I cannot get as the dept. that issues them online is closed. I'm just trying to figure out what I need to do so they can issue me a 1099 form. Thanks.

If you have their EIN or SSN, then you have no need to pr...

Carl — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:34 GMT

If you have their EIN or SSN, then you have no need to provide them a W-9. The W-9 is sent to a person so they can provide that information to you.

They don't need both to issue you a 1099-MISC. If you've...

Carl — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:36 GMT

They don't need both to issue you a 1099-MISC. If you've already provided your SSN, then they have all they need.

Hi, its the other way around. They have my SSN and need a...

bracerf — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:37 GMT

Hi, its the other way around. They have my SSN and need an EIN from me, which I cannot get.

Do you have a EIN? They only need your SSN or EIN not bo...

VolvoGirl — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:38 GMT

Do you have a EIN? They only need your SSN or EIN not both. You don't have to get an EIN unless you pay employees on a W2. Otherwise it is optional. People get EIN so they don't have to give out their ssn to anyone.

Hi Carl. Thank you so much for the clarification. I'm sur...

bracerf — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:40 GMT

Hi Carl. Thank you so much for the clarification. I'm sure the accounting dept. is aware of this but I wanted to research before I talk to them later today (about this among other things). Again thanks! Fernando

Are you unable to get an EIN through the online system at...

Carl — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:41 GMT

Are you unable to get an EIN through the online system at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online">https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online</a> ???
You should be able to do so right now, based on the "hours of operation" posted on the website. There's no mention of the shutdown affecting anything there.

I would highly recommend you getting an EIN. once you s...

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:42 GMT

I would highly recommend you getting an EIN. once you start having more customers, giving them your SSN exposes you to a higher risk of identity theft.

I definitely will but the website is not cooperating. Tha...

bracerf — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:44 GMT

I definitely will but the website is not cooperating. Thanks!

If you already gave them your ssn they don’t need an EIN...

VolvoGirl — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:04:45 GMT

If you already gave them your ssn they don’t need an EIN from you.