Bonnie Hellman on tue 14 sep 10
To this message I'd add that choosing the occupation of Artist makes =3D
life a
lot easier for those who qualify.
Bonnie
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From: Bonnie Hellman [mailto:mou10ms@frontier.net]=3D20
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:23 PM
To: 'Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG'
Subject: RE: IRS + occupation status: federal tax #
I recommend that businesses get an EIN (which stands for: Employer ID
Number) which is the same thing as a Tax ID Number (or TIN) because that =
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way
you will never have to give businesses your social security number. When
they ask for your SS #, you tell them that this is your Tax ID Number.
Also, if you establish a pension plan such as a small 401(k) plan (same =3D
as a
self employed 401(k) plan) you will need a Tax ID Number.
And yes, if you have employees, you are required to have an EIN or TIN
(which are the same thing).
And yes, small businesses are not required to maintain inventory. There =3D
are
certain rules for which businesses qualify and which ones don't.
Bonnie
Bonnie D. Hellman, CPA
Ouray, CO 81427
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-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Lee Love
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 12:50 PM
To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: IRS + occupation status: federal tax #
On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 9:11 AM, Eleanora Eden =3D
wrote:
> I have always thought that registering with the feds and getting a
> business tax # to be the most important item.
This page tells you who needs a federal tax number. I think the most
common need is when you have employees. Non-profits are required to
have them.:
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=3D3D97872,00.html
Also, if you are in manufacturing category, you have a choice on
how you handle your inventory. We learned about this from the
Resources and Arts Council (now Springboard for the Arts) who gave
workshops for artists and craftspeople. Make sure you talk to
someone experienced in this area.
http://springboardforthearts.org/
--
=3DA0Lee, a Mashiko potter in Minneapolis
http://mingeisota.blogspot.com/
=3D93Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don't claim them. Feel
the artistry moving through and be silent.=3D94 --Rumi
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