Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040)
taxmap/instr/i1040sc-005.htm#en_us_publink_24329wd0e509Enter on line D the employer identification number (EIN) that was issued to you on Form SS-4. Do not enter your SSN on this line. 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/i1040sc-005.htm#en_us_publink_24329wd0e522If 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.