Question

How do I obtain a Tax ID?

Answer 1

You can find out more info, and apply on-line, by following the link below.. . That's assuming you mean an employer identification number. If you need a sales tax id #, you need to check your state's taxing authority

Answer 2

I just checked into the same thing and my CPA told me that I didn't need a separate Tax ID at this stage of the game. Your SSN should work just fine. Check with a CPA, or go online and see the criteria the IRS puts out. Good Luck.

Answer 3

You use your SS# if you are a non-incorporated sole proprietership and pay your taxes that way. You need a new tax ID if you create a seperate legal entity to do business under. Basically, this means a C corporation. Other entities probably don't require a different tax ID, like an S-corp, limited liability company and limited liability partnership, depending on how you plan to pay your taxes.. . On that note. If you are engaging in a business and plan to pay taxes as a business, you need an accountant. The more formal your business or the more complicated your tax entity is, the more you need a good accountant. The more money you make, the more you should consider the liability protection and/or tax advantages of different legal entities.