DBA + EIN + Taxes

[DeanChev]

I have a couple questions, and I apologize if they've been answered somewhere already. Can someone please explain how to get a DBA, do you have to go to the county courthouse and file for it? Also, when you're selling under a "business" paypal & ebay, do you have to collect state taxes?

[Roscoe]

Originally Posted by DeanChev

I have a couple questions, and I apologize if they've been answered somewhere already. Can someone please explain how to get a DBA, do you have to go to the county courthouse and file for it? Also, when you're selling under a "business" paypal & ebay, do you have to collect state taxes?

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/409515-post2.html

[DeanChev]

Thank you! How long does it usually take for the paperwork to become finalized, or can they do that same day?

[Roscoe]

Originally Posted by DeanChev

Thank you! How long does it usually take for the paperwork to become finalized, or can they do that same day?

From the time you walk in the door, pay about $20.00, fill out one simple form, about 10 minutes.

[DeanChev]

Originally Posted by Roscoe

From the time you walk in the door, pay about $20.00, fill out one simple form, about 10 minutes.

Wow, that's great, thanks for the information!

[Futuremogul888]

Some states let you incorporate online and it takes 10 mins. An EIN you can get online on the IRS website in 5 mins. Search your home state's Department of State website to see if it can be done online.

[GreenBean]

Check out the IRS site first

Internal Revenue Service

Full of info to help. Once you decide on your choice, follow the advice in the posts by Futuremogul888 & Rosce.

Take professional tax advice if still concerned.