Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

shadracko t1_j2f5ajp wrote

You're applying for an EIN number?

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online

EDIT: I guess you're trying to register for an account at BSO: https://www.ssa.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm

It does seem that they just changed their policies to require the mailed info, so perhaps nobody yet has experience solving this.

Yeah, this process was frustrating the 1st time I went through it. But after you've done it once, it's pretty straightforward. Do you have a friend who could talk you through the process?

3

ButtBlock OP t1_j2faton wrote

Already have an EIN fortunately. Unfortunately don’t have anyone else I can ask. No one I know does any small business stuff and the other folks I know who hired a nanny did so through an agency. Hopefully will be easier next year once this is theoretically set up.

1

shadracko t1_j2fsgux wrote

Seems mostly like a new problem. I'd wait a few weeks and then check back. I know you're supposed to do this by the end of Jan, but I wouldn't worry if it takes longer. Just do the best you can.

3