Tax ID # and EIN question

I was recently offered a trial position at an agency that thankfully agreed to pay me under 1099 independent contractor status if I were to be hired permanently. So hopefully everything goes well, and I get taken on as full time, but I am still confused about when to use a Tax ID number (TIN) and an Employer ID number (EIN). I did a search but there was some conflicting info.

I have a tax ID number, and I know when I go and do taxes I am going to ask to fill out a W9 and not a W2. But what should I put down on forms when it asks for a SSN or ID number? My TIN or should I get an EIN? Does it even matter?


Any help would be appreciated, especially if you've been through this already. Thanks.

you go through all these and when e-verify comes along...

Thanks for your well thought out, positive and informative response. Why would you even bother replying to this thread?

I'm asking a legitimate question about whether I should obtain an EIN for work and tax purposes from anyone who has ever been in the situation. I didn't ask for your snarky little comment. I'm finally getting a chance to use my degree and my skills after 3 years of being seriously underemployed and underpaid and I didn't need your negative attitude and toxicity bringing me down. You must be a joy to be around, good luck with that.

I am in the same process of obtaining an ITIN, and to my understanding you can use ITIN number for a 1099 form, I would suggest consulting a tax expert to get clear answer to your questions, sorry I couldnt be of more assistance.

Use your itin for the 1099 as SSN or ITIN

Use the EIN when you are employing someone and you pay them.

I could advice you more but im typing w an on screen keyboard, my laptop's broke yesterday

This is what I was able to find for you. This pertains to the I-9 form, there is a section on self employment.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...00082ca60aRCRD

From what I understand the ITIN is perfectly okay for the 1099.

Yup, you use your ITIN on your 1099.

I just filed my taxes. Holy shit, I wish I was Mitt Romney so I only had to pay 15%.

I get 30% of my pay check taken away

Great find. Thanks for posting. Anybody that has questions about working as an independent contractor should check it out.

No problem also follow this.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/...=98846,00.html