Tax EIN number

[berndtcolton]

Turbo is asking for my EIN, but I do not own a business. I am a cattle rancher with personal income from the sale of cattle. I also receive a W2 from the actual cattle ranch for doing ranch work in addition to owning some cattle which sell periodically. My 2023 taxes were completed with a Schedule f, schedule 1, schedule D - without an EIN number. 

[KristinaK]

It's not clear at what point in the program you are in that TurboTax is asking for an EIN. Neither Schedule F, Schedule 1, nor Schedule D requires an EIN. Is it possible that you received Form 1099-NEC or similar, and that's what you entered? In that case, an EIN will be required, but it shows on the form itself, and you can copy it to your tax return. 

[Opus 17]

If you have a small business (including a farm), you have the option of using your social security number or getting a federal employer identification number (EIN).  If you pay W-2 employees, it is mandatory that you get an EIN.  But even if you have no employees or only subcontractors, you have the option of requesting an EIN from the IRS. This allows you to use your EIN on certain tax paperwork instead of your personal social security number (such as a W-9 if someone needs to issue a 1099 for payments; or if you want to set up a separate bank account for the business.)

If you don't have an EIN but you are asked for your business tax number, use your social security number.