Using EIN number instead of SSN?

[sherlynong]

So I'm trying to do the tax form but I really don't want to give Upwork my SSN. Can I use an EIN number instead? It should apparently fulfill the same purpose...

Thanks for the help in advance!

[petra_r]

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@Sherlyn O wrote:

 Can I use an EIN number instead?

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 No.