Use EIN on my Schedule C ?

[FEDUKE404]

Here's a new one -

This past fall I obtained a EIN (my name) primarily for preparation of paperwork (Schedule H , FUTA, SUTA, et al) for household employees that have NOTHING to do with my tax business.

I have for years filed a Schedule C, with no employees, although I MAY consider some temporary help this tax season for administrative matters during crunch time. My state agency that deals with WH/SUTA has said it makes no difference to them whether the state equivalent of the federal EIN is used for a gardener or for an employee in my tax business.

Should I, or should I NOT, place my new EIN on the tax returns which I am now preparing? (I've had a PTIN since that program was started.)

If anyone has encountered a similar situation, I would appreciate hearing how you chose to handle it.

Thanks!

FE

[S T]

Sole Proprietor

I use my EIN# on my schedule C, W-2 forms and 1099 forms.

As a preparer I use my PTIN on all tax returns and other government forms that allow it, otherwise I use my EIN

I quit using my SSN, except of course on my personal return on page 1 at the top where the SSN number is required.

Sandy