Tax question: EIN?

[esavvymom]

My DH did our taxes this weekend. He uses Turbo Tax (as we have for 10 yrs). He said it kept asking for an EIN number for my Pampered Chef stuff. It wouldn't let or didn't want him using my SS#. He was able to move through without it, but obviously, we don't want to skip something we should have and then get flagged for an audit or something.

Does anyone else use or have to get an EIN for their business? (For those who don't know what that is- Employer Identification Number.)

Thanks. I told him I'd check on here with you guys. :)

[PCJen]

EIN numbers are only needed for businesses that hire employees. Your SS# is what you use for being an independent contractor.

[esavvymom]

That's what we thought too. The program just kept suggesting he NOT using the SS#.

Thanks.