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#2179105 - 05/22/18 03:45 PM Sole proprietor using EIN or SSN on signature card
Julie C Offline
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We have a sole proprietor that has obtained an EIN - when opening a new checking account for them, do we use their SSN or EIN on the signature card?

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#2179128 - 05/22/18 05:23 PM Re: Sole proprietor using EIN or SSN on signature card Julie C
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Read the W-9 instructions. SSN always for banking. EIN is only used for payroll purposes.
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#2179129 - 05/22/18 05:25 PM Re: Sole proprietor using EIN or SSN on signature card Julie C
Julie C Offline
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Thanks!

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