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#1 (permalink)   11-17-2011 lukeg Contributing Member Latest blog post: Cr48: Official response to Chromebook battery char...   Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 91 Should I get an EIN? I'm looking to start doing some work subcontracting for another business. I'm mulling over setting up a DBA, but the issue of EIN came up as well. If I'm not incorporated, or an LLC, or really anything other than a guy with a DBA...do I need to get an EIN? Would that mean that I need to file my own personal taxes separate from the taxes related to my EIN's activity? (I'm in Indiana, FWIW.) Any thoughts? Thanks!

#2 (permalink)   11-17-2011 leedrozak Resident Member Company name: My Office Assistant Small Business Practical Times: Web Security: Password Protection My latest Twitter: This is a great weekend to support #SBW2012. I wi...   Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 2,263 Blog Entries: 13 Re: Should I get an EIN? Yes you should get an EIN even if you are a DBA. It will attach with your SSN so that when giving out this information to you contractors or clients you do not have to give them your SSN. As for taxes, you would still file with your personal taxes. __________________ Lee Drozak My Office Assistant

#3 (permalink)   11-17-2011 pjerb Contributing Member Company name: Common Cents Bookkeeping   Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Willow Street, PA Posts: 66 Re: Should I get an EIN? I agree with Lee. You should never give your SSN out, use the EIN number. When (not if!) you business grows enough to hire employees, you will have to have the EIN number anyway. Good luck! __________________ Pamela J Erb, Owner Common Cents Bookkeeping

#4 (permalink)   11-17-2011 lukeg Contributing Member Latest blog post: Cr48: Official response to Chromebook battery char...   Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 91 Re: Should I get an EIN? Thanks for the quick replies! Would it be a hassle to go to an LLC later on if I already have gotten an EID now? Or, does the EIN just stay the same?

#5 (permalink)   11-17-2011 Office Goddess Senior Member Company name: The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 2,966 Re: Should I get an EIN? EIN stays the same as it is tied to YOUR name, not your businesses. When you apply, you will apply under your own name. __________________ Lily Chambers, The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC Author "How to Do Your Own Small Business Bookkeeping"

#6 (permalink)   11-17-2011 Paulette Junior Member Company name: Rhythm Virtual Solutions My latest Twitter: RhythmVirtual: Great social media tips: 10 Mistake...   Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 299 Re: Should I get an EIN? I'm going to file my business certificate with the county next week. Can I apply for my EIN now or should I wait until I file the certificate? __________________ Paulette R. Rhythm Virtual Solutions | Alpha & Beta Translations

#7 (permalink)   11-17-2011 Office Goddess Senior Member Company name: The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 2,966 Re: Should I get an EIN? I would apply now. No time like the present! __________________ Lily Chambers, The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC Author "How to Do Your Own Small Business Bookkeeping"

#8 (permalink)   11-17-2011 Paulette Junior Member Company name: Rhythm Virtual Solutions My latest Twitter: RhythmVirtual: Great social media tips: 10 Mistake...   Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 299 Re: Should I get an EIN? Thanks, Ill do that later today then __________________ Paulette R. Rhythm Virtual Solutions | Alpha & Beta Translations

#9 (permalink)   11-18-2011 lukeg Contributing Member Latest blog post: Cr48: Official response to Chromebook battery char...   Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 91 Re: Should I get an EIN? I've snagged my EIN! It was totally painless. FYI, I found some additional info about EINs that I thought was interesting as well. It looks like if I create an LLC I will end up with two EINs... http://homebusiness.about.com/od/get...yer_id_ein.htm

#10 (permalink)   01-12-2012 KacoVA New Member   Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 14 Re: Should I get an EIN? I agree lukeg. First and easiest thing I did in this whole process. __________________ Kay