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cashmaker81
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cashmaker81 asked in Business & FinanceTaxesUnited States · 1 decade ago

Sole proprietor using FEIN?

I am starting a retail store and would prefer not to give out my SSN to distributors. I know a sole proprietor can obtain a FEIN. I don't have employees. I was wondering if anyone had any insight on this issue?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    I believe that's a wise decision. You will be filling out a lot of W-9s so you don't want you SS number everywhere.

  • tro
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    you certainly can get an EIN to signify your sole proprietor business since you feel you want to guard your SSN

    it isn't necessary but permissable

  • Wayne Z
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Go ahead a apply. No insight really needed. I would do the same thing.

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

  • acmeraven
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Go to IRS.GOV and under EIN do the online application and get one for your use. No problemo and it is fairly idiot proof.

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  • Wolfie
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    You should DEFINITELY get an EIN. As you pointed out, you DON"T want to give out your SS#.

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