Yes, you can initially use your Social Security Number (SSN) when setting up a business account if you are operating as a sole proprietor without EIN, Galon.
Sole proprietors may choose to use the Social Security number as a substitute for an EIN under specific circumstance if the business has no employees and if it's not required to file excise , employment, alcohol, tobacco, or firearms returns.
If you haven't already applied for an EIN, you can visit the IRS website. Applying online is the fastest way to get an EIN.
For more information, check out this article to learn on how to change your EIN in QuickBooks: What are EIN and TIN Numbers?
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