I was an independent contractor for a salon, but I was paid directly by clients, my federal return is requiring an ein for this, which I dont have?

[ColeenD3]

The program only requires an EIN is if you say you were paid by a 1099. If you enter the income as cash, it will not ask. The program at some point will ask if you have an EIN. You can say no, and use your own social security number.

[GGPops]

You should be able to use your SSN

[JoannaB2]

The form 1099-NEC is used to report independent contractor's income.  If you're a sole proprietor and didn't have EIN, you can bypass that line.  You can enter your income on Schedule C as other income not reported on 1099-NEC on form Schedule C. To enter your self-employment income in Turbo Tax:

1. Login to Turbo Tax.
2. Jump to Personal Income under Income and Expenses
3. Scroll all the way down until you get to Less common income, then click start next to Miscellaneous income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
4. Scroll all the way down, and click start on Other reportable income.
5. Next screen is Other Taxable Income,