Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania

Do I need and EIN Number & DBA Cert?
Hi,
I work for a company that supplies the flowers to Costco Wholesale. I am a 1099 or Independent Contractor and no taxes are taken out of my paycheck. My question is the company that I work for is asking that I get an EIN number and apply for a DBA certificate and when I researched both of them on the internet I don't understand why I would need either of those as the business is not mine as I work for the company.....so can they do this or should I refuse?

Asked on 11/09/07, 10:34 pm

Glenn Brown Real World Law, P.C.

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Re: Do I need and EIN Number & DBA Cert?

Sounds like they treat you as if you operate your own business.

There is a procedure you can follow with the IRS to determine if you are an employee or an independent contractor.

The company has a stronger case for calling you an independent contractor if you have an ein # or DBA certificate.

Good luck to you.

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Answered on 11/10/07, 3:50 pm

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