EIN or SSN - GoFuckYourself.com

Lester · 07-21-2011, 06:54 AM

I'm joining some new affiliate programs for a tubeX project.

Been awhile since I signed up with new programs, have been using the same ones for years and years and been happy with the results..

Are you single/one-man operations in the US using your SSN's or getting an EIN for the signup process?

I already have a DBA and but didn't need an EIN way back when i opened up a bank account for it, it's been that long.

Yeah I know, don't use GFY as a true source for business/financial decisions, but just curious what some of you have been doing with that requirement lately....

96ukssob · 07-21-2011, 07:02 AM

NEVER trust anyone with your SSN

years ago someone got a hold of my EIN and found out they tried to apply for credit cards and used my info for their affiliate program with CJ.com. Took 5 minutes to settle with the IRS and it was fixed.

the state of California on the other hand thinks I owe them some $4,700 in unpaid taxes but they just wont give it up. Point being, if it was my SSN I would be fucked

Wizzo · 07-21-2011, 07:04 AM

If you have the DBA call the IRS and they will give you a EIN pretty easily, if I remember correctly they will even give it to you over the phone.

Lester · 07-21-2011, 07:08 AM

That' what I was thinkin'.....

Many years ago my credit history was pretty piss-poor.
Wasn't worth tryin' to snatch my identity for devious use....

Things are way way better now in all kinda ways....

The EIN route via the IRS website even seems like it's an immediate process and one should be assigned right away.

Cool

sperbonzo · 07-21-2011, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lester

That' what I was thinkin'.....

Many years ago my credit history was pretty piss-poor.
Wasn't worth tryin' to snatch my identity for devious use....

Things are way way better now in all kinda ways....

The EIN route via the IRS website even seems like it's an immediate process and one should be assigned right away.

Cool

That is exactly the way to go.

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baddog · 07-21-2011, 07:47 AM

Ein ftw

SallyRand · 07-21-2011, 08:56 AM

Corporation with corporate EIN and if done up properly, not directly traceable to you personally.

AdultKing · 07-21-2011, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SallyRand

Corporation with corporate EIN and if done up properly, not directly traceable to you personally.

Always trust the word of a failed scammer.

Lester · 07-21-2011, 09:24 AM

Got me an EIN instantly via the IRS website.....
Had to dig up my dba stuff cause it's been so long since I set that up.

No reason to complicate myself with LLCs or Corps. for the time being.
Just me and the cats here

onward.....

dallasnovelty · 07-21-2011, 09:32 AM

Make sure you check your date on dba they expire in 10 years in Texas and you have to go to clerk and refile it.

Sid70 · 07-21-2011, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wizzo

If you have the DBA call the IRS and they will give you a EIN pretty easily, if I remember correctly they will even give it to you over the phone.

OMFG.

Is it only IRS nice like that?

Harmon · 07-21-2011, 09:43 AM

You can get your EIN over the internet without even having to talk with them, once you are incorporated.

PornStarToys · 07-21-2011, 10:50 AM

Uhm you get an EIN so easily, why is this even a question.

If you're a sole, you just enter your SSN and BOOM, you get an EIN instantly.

I have noticed some affiliate programs, even if they ask for tax id / ssn, they only accept ssn because their too stupid to even know what they're asking for.

07-21-2011, 06:54 AM	#1
Lester Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 468	EIN or SSN I'm joining some new affiliate programs for a tubeX project. Been awhile since I signed up with new programs, have been using the same ones for years and years and been happy with the results.. Are you single/one-man operations in the US using your SSN's or getting an EIN for the signup process? I already have a DBA and but didn't need an EIN way back when i opened up a bank account for it, it's been that long. Yeah I know, don't use GFY as a true source for business/financial decisions, but just curious what some of you have been doing with that requirement lately.... __________________ I have no sig...sigh

07-21-2011, 07:02 AM	#2
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	NEVER trust anyone with your SSN years ago someone got a hold of my EIN and found out they tried to apply for credit cards and used my info for their affiliate program with CJ.com. Took 5 minutes to settle with the IRS and it was fixed. the state of California on the other hand thinks I owe them some $4,700 in unpaid taxes but they just wont give it up. Point being, if it was my SSN I would be fucked __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

07-21-2011, 07:04 AM	#3
Wizzo 2011 GFY Hall of Fame! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Back in Texas! Posts: 15,224	If you have the DBA call the IRS and they will give you a EIN pretty easily, if I remember correctly they will even give it to you over the phone. __________________ Looking for Opportunity!

07-21-2011, 07:08 AM	#4
Lester Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 468	That' what I was thinkin'..... Many years ago my credit history was pretty piss-poor. Wasn't worth tryin' to snatch my identity for devious use.... Things are way way better now in all kinda ways.... The EIN route via the IRS website even seems like it's an immediate process and one should be assigned right away. Cool __________________ I have no sig...sigh

07-21-2011, 08:56 AM	#7
SallyRand So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In A Galaxie Far, Far Away! Posts: 3,487	Corporation with corporate EIN and if done up properly, not directly traceable to you personally. Last edited by SallyRand; 07-21-2011 at 09:10 AM..

07-21-2011, 07:47 AM	#6
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Ein ftw

07-21-2011, 09:24 AM	#9
Lester Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 468	Got me an EIN instantly via the IRS website..... Had to dig up my dba stuff cause it's been so long since I set that up. No reason to complicate myself with LLCs or Corps. for the time being. Just me and the cats here onward..... __________________ I have no sig...sigh

07-21-2011, 09:32 AM	#10
dallasnovelty Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,056	Make sure you check your date on dba they expire in 10 years in Texas and you have to go to clerk and refile it. __________________ \| Dallas Novelty Blog \| Facebook

07-21-2011, 09:43 AM	#12
Harmon ( ͡ʘ╭͜ʖ╮͡ʘ) Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 20,005	You can get your EIN over the internet without even having to talk with them, once you are incorporated.

07-21-2011, 10:50 AM	#13
PornStarToys Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: A Whale's Vagina Posts: 581	Uhm you get an EIN so easily, why is this even a question. If you're a sole, you just enter your SSN and BOOM, you get an EIN instantly. I have noticed some affiliate programs, even if they ask for tax id / ssn, they only accept ssn because their too stupid to even know what they're asking for. Last edited by PornStarToys; 07-21-2011 at 10:52 AM..