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In the Business Income (Sch C) section, where it says "Employer ID number", is it for the employer who issued the 1099 to the tax payer for whom i'm preparing Schedule C?

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George4Tacks
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It is the EIN of the person for whom you are preparing the Schedule C. It can be left blank.

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15

That would be for the EIN, if the business has one.


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George4Tacks
Level 15
NO.
It is the EIN of the person for whom you are preparing the Schedule C. It can be left blank.

Answers are easy. Questions are hard!
IRonMaN
Level 15

As a side note, since you aren't sure about the EIN stuff, I'm guessing you haven't prepared a lot of schedule Cs.  In fairness to your client, your professional reputation and your professional liability insurance carrier, you really should consider doing a little homework about schedule C returns.  There are a lot of resources out there to help folks do things right so consider using them.


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