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Im a independent contractor e filed every year never needed ein number. It wont let me file.

 
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TomD8
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Im a independent contractor e filed every year never needed ein number. It wont let me file.

Just use your SSN.  This IRS reference explains when an EIN is required:  https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/do-you-need-an-ein

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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