If you are self-employed, you are only required to have a...

Tax Year Prior to 2020: Am I required to apply for an employer identification number ein

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If you are self-employed, you are only required to have an EIN (Employer Identification Number) if you pay wages to W-2 employees. Also, if you operate as a Partnership or Corporation, or are filing a fiduciary tax return. Please see the following link for more examples of who needs and EIN. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/do-you-need-an-ein