For book publishing and sales, do I need a tax ID #, or can I use my social security number? What form should I use to get the Tax ID?

cing62 · ‎May 31, 2019

This is for 2017, I've had it copyrighted under my name. This will be for self published ebooks.

jtax · ‎May 31, 2019

You don't need an EIN (employer identification number) unless you have employees or certain kinds of retirement plans. and a few other things. See https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/do-you-need-an-ein

You can get one by filling out an SS-4 online at irs.gov

Here is a Turbo Tax article on taxs and self-publishing

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