I receive income for babysitting and it is asking for EIN, I don't have one so what do I put i that box?

[TLH152]

I babysit my grandson and my return is asking for an EIN which I don't have, It will not let me finish my return without one, Help?

[PattiF]

You can report the $8000 as other income, not as self-employment 

Follow these steps:

1. Open or continue with your return
2. Click on Show more next to Less Common Income under the  Income & Expenses section
3. Click on Start/Revisit next to Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
4. Click on Start next to Other reportable income.

If you want to include this as self-employment and pay the Social Security and Medicare taxes, you can enter this as a business. Instead of entering your EIN, use your Social Security Number.