taxmap/instr/i1040sf-004.htm#TXMP6d9b838cEnter on line D the employer identification number (EIN) that was issued to you. Do not enter your SSN. Do not enter another taxpayer's EIN (for example, from any Forms 1099-MISC that you received). If you do not have an EIN, leave line D blank.
You need an EIN only if you have a qualified retirement plan or are required to file employment, excise, alcohol, tobacco, or firearms returns, or are a payer of gambling winnings. If you need an EIN, see the Instructions for Form SS-4.
taxmap/instr/i1040sf-004.htm#TXMP18bed36aIf you are the sole owner of an LLC that is not treated as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes, you may have an EIN that was issued to the LLC (and in the LLC's legal name) if you are required to file employment tax returns and certain excise tax returns. However, you should enter on line D only the EIN issued to you and in your name as the sole proprietor of your farming business. If you do not have such an EIN, leave line D blank. Do not enter on line D the EIN issued to the LLC.
taxmap/instr/i1040sf-004.htm#TXMP637e878d Enter on line D the EIN issued to the estate, trust, or partnership.