EIN Number

[KCBen]

I am hoping some one might be able to help with this question. I applied for an EIN number when it asks for the name of the business I put ( B & M Windshield Repair when I get to the very end and get ready to submit it, it comes back with (B&M Windshield Repair ) not sure why it is inserting the amp; . Calling the IRS but i am not able to talk to a human just recordings.


Thanks for any help or comments
B&M

[RCRNR]

Not sure which State you are in sounds like you need to contact the SOS office in your state to resolve it

[sunshine wr]

Maybe you should change the symbol between the B and M, the website may not recognize it.

[KCBen]

RCRNR and Sunshine I know both of you'll are right, I cant talk to a real person at the IRS to get help with the problem and I don't think its a state issue not sure, as far as changing the & sign to and my business name and DBA ( do business as ) paper work have the & sign I will find out if it matters if I put and on the IRS form it probably does not. I am a sole owner so I have read that I don't need the EIN # I can use my SSN, but to get a business bank account I have been asked for it. I am sure It will work out some how, but thanks for the advice.

B&M WR
Ben

[Semper Fi]

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but as a sole proprietor your SSN is your EIN, isn’t it?

[sunshine wr]

You can use your SSN. I prefer not to. Fraud is to rampant.

[Semper Fi]

So how does that work for a sole proprietor that does this part time and also has a full time job come tax time? Is there a way to use both? Your SSN for the full time job and an EIN for the business?

[Brent Deines]

You can use both, just register a DBA for your sole proprietorship. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia ... d-ein.html

I'm not an expert on this but if I were just getting started I would consider an LLC. Might be worth discussing with a CPA. http://bloomlawfirm.com/articles/31/lim ... rietorship

[Semper Fi]

Thanks Brent, I will be consulting wiith an accountant.