Get an IRS EIN Number to Protect your SSN on W9’s for Self-Employment Income

Do you want to earn self-employment income without disclosing your Social Security number to everyone you work for? Fortunately, there is a way – the IRS EIN number. In this post, I’ll share why you should and how to get an EIN number to protect yourself from identity theft that can result from a stolen SSN. Starting your own business and receiving side income (non-employee compensation) can be an excellent way to better your financial situation. But there are some serious knowledge gaps when first getting started that can scare people away from launching. And many of them center...

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