Tax Identification Numbers

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• Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers

  Find answers to common tax questions on the IRS web site by reviewing the categories of questions or doing a search by keyword or category. Content Detail

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  Internal Revenue Service

• If You Are Self-Employed

  Most people who pay into Social Security work for an employer. Their employer deducts Social Security taxes from their paycheck, matches that contribution and sends taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and reports wages to Social Security. But self-employed people must report their earnings and pay their taxes directly to IRS. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Incorporating a Business

  Lawline FAQ: A corporation is a distinct legal entity created by certain specific procedures of South Carolina Law, including registering the corporation in the office of the Secretary of State. Because it is a distinct entity, a corporation is treated differently from other types of business. Content Detail

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  South Carolina Bar Association

• Setting Up an Unincorporated Business

  Lawline FAQ: The simplest form of a business is a sole proprietorship. In a sole proprietorship, you dedicate a portion of your money to business use, but do not form a new legal entity. You simply use your money and run your business. No written document is necessary to form a sole proprietorship, but a tax identification number, certain city or county business licenses, and types of insurance, such as worker's compensation insurance, may be required. Content Detail

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  South Carolina Bar Association

• Social Security Numbers For Noncitizens

  This Fact Sheet contains information about how to get a social security number if you are not a U.S. citizen. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• What is the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) and How Do You Get One?

  This document explains in brief the Individual Tax Identification Number and how a worker can apply for one. The document is PDF format. Content Detail

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  National Employment Law Project (NELP)

• Your Social Security Number and Card

  A Social Security number is important because you need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government benefits. Many other companies you do business with, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration