Tax ID number?

by Michael Hastings

Posted: 14 years ago 6 replies

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I have my blog set up, just need those affiliate program links. A lot of the affiliate programs I apply to ask for a tax ID number. Which I don't have, is that my social security number? Where can I get one asap? Thanks

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areevez 14 years ago

use your social if you dont have any old tax returns with ur tax id on it
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- dbarnum 14 years ago
  
  This tells how to get the tax ID, too, for down the road:
  
  Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN)
  
  ..it says in a nutshell:
  
  Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN)
  
  How Do I Get A TIN?
  
  SSN
  
  You will need to complete Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card (PDF). You also must submit evidence of your identity, age, and U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status. For more information please see the Social Security web site.
  Form SS-5 is also available by calling 1-800-772-1213 or visiting your local Social Security office. These services are free.
  EIN
  
  An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity. Refer to Employer ID Numbers for more information.
  The following form is available only to employers located in Puerto Rico, Solicitud de Número de Identificación Patronal (EIN) SS-4PR (PDF)."
  
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eclouds 14 years ago

Dbarnum has it completely right =) Good luck!
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Kenster 14 years ago

The whole reason to provide your tax id is because uncle sam wants his cut of cpa income (well, any kind of income).

If you are doing business as an individual you provide your social security number. This way you must report any comissions as income on your personal tax return.

If you are doing business as a business as I would suggest anybody who is doing well in cpa to do for liability reasons, then you must provide your EIN number. If you have a business, then you will have this information on all your formal paperwork.

Again they need this information becase they are required by law to 1099 for anything over $600.
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thebillionairegirl 14 years ago

I highly recommend at least setting up an LLC. A corporate shield separates your business identity from your personal identity. Definitely talk to an accountant. I hear Legal Zoom is great for people who don't know much about setting up a corporation. LegalZoom: Online Legal Document Services: LLC,Wills,Incorporation,Divorce & More After you set up a corporation you'll want to create a business account to do all your business activty from.

Just a disclaimer that I am not giving any legal advice and only you know what is best for you. I'm just sharing my story of what's worked for me.
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Kenster 14 years ago

as thebillionairegirl says, if you start gaining traction with internet marketing make sure to look into setting up an LLC or another entity to mitigate personal liability.
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