Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040)
taxmap/instr/i1040sc-003.htm#TXMP2f275a23Enter on line D the employer identification number (EIN) that
was issued to you on Form SS-4. 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.
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If 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 a sole proprietor.
If you do not have such an EIN, leave line D blank. Do not enter on line D the
EIN issued to the LLC.