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sockd48
April 14, 2025
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Do I file a schedule C if my side business does not have an EIN and is not an LLC

  • April 14, 2025
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    AmyC
    AmyC
    April 14, 2025

    Yes, if you are making money with a side business, it is not required to be a legal entity of its own (LLC) and have a tax id (EIN). You working is great!

     

    References:

    How does starting a business affect my taxes? and 

    Reporting Self-Employment Business Income and Deductions

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