how do i file self employment?

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rlmaam

Dec 5, 2008, 12:39 PM

how do i file self employment without an EIN number and no W2 form?

ScottGem

Dec 5, 2008, 01:11 PM

You wouldn't get a W2 is you are self-employed. You MIGHT get a 1099 if you did independent contract work for another company.

You file a Schedule C using your SSN and listing your self employment earnings and expenses.

AtlantaTaxExpert

Dec 5, 2008, 03:49 PM

The EIn is required ONLY IF you have employees. You can file both Schedules C and SE using your SSN.

MukatA

Dec 5, 2008, 09:00 PM

For EIN, you can use your SSN. You will keep your own record of income and expenses. Read for more info Your U.S. Tax Return: Tax Filing by Self Employed Sole Proprietor or Independent Contractor (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/04/tax-filing-by-self-employed-sole.html)

IntlTax

Dec 6, 2008, 11:02 AM

An even better place to read about the taxation of self-employed individuals is the IRS website itself.

Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center (http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=115045,00.html)