do have to have a tax number if your working or running a business for home?
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If you operate your business as a sole proprietor you do not have to have a tax ID number. Your business income is reported using a Schedule C and is part of your personal income tax return. You can choose to get a tax ID and still be a sole proprietor but it is not required. If your business is a separate entity (files it's own tax return) such as a corporation then you need a tax ID number. (EIN)
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