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by Bob on July 31st, 2008

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Can I obtain an EIN # for a sole proprietorship type of business?

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  • by Merfish on July 31st, 2008

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    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97872,00.html


    Do You Need an EIN?

    You will need an EIN if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions. For your convenience, clicking on the "Yes" option will take you directly to How to apply for an EIN.

    Do you have employees?
    YES NO

    Do you operate your business as a corporation or a partnership?
    YES NO

    Do you file any of these tax returns: Employment, Excise, or Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms?
    YES NO

    Do you withhold taxes on income, other than wages, paid to a non-resident alien?
    YES NO

    Do you have a Keogh plan?
    YES NO

    Are you involved with any of the following types of organizations?

    Trusts, except certain grantor-owned revocable trusts, IRAs, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Returns
    Estates
    Real estate mortgage investment conduits
    Non-profit organizations
    Farmers' cooperatives
    Plan administrators
    YES NO

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