If I was just awarded a settlement and my ex-employer sent me a W-9 form to fill
out, am I able to use my business LLC EIN information for tax purposes?
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If I was just awarded a settlement and my ex-employer sent me a W-9 form to fill
out, am I able to use my business LLC EIN information for tax purposes?
I don’t want to use my social security information.
Asked on September 8, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You have to use the number of the person or entity who actually received the award of money and is being paid it. If *you* personally are being paid, you need to use your social security number. If your LLC was the one which received the settlement, then you could use its EIN.
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