self employment and EAD

[Anja_and_Henry 0]

Hi There,

Anybody here self employed?

I'm finding this on the expatforum:

"EAD is not required for self-employment. An IRS ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)) is adequate for

the tax issues, including applying for an EIN if needed. EAD is also not

needed to act as an employer; you may hire employees and/or subcontract

if needed.

You may also work in self-employment with an EAD and SSN if you have

one, of course."

Is this discussed somewhere, leagal bases?

Cheers Anja

Edited February 22, 2007 by Anja_and_Henry

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

Are ITINs valid for work purposes?

No. ITINs are for federal income tax purposes only.

This is from the IRS. You do need EA in order to be self employed in the US.

[kitkat1 5]

You do not need an EAD to work as an independent contractor - there is no one to provide with a work authorization document so there are no worries about an employer needing the correct authorization for the I9. And you are work authorized as a K1.

If your self-employment is going to be in this way, as an independent contractor or freelancer, an EAD is not required and an ITIN is sufficient for the tax issue as you read.

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

http://www.ssa.gov/immigration/noncitizens.htm

I'm assuming that to mean that you actually need an EAD card and/or stamp, but I guess this a pretty blurry area seeing I suppose technically K-1's are already employment authorized (at least that is what I got from the earlier debate on the topic).

[Anja_and_Henry 0]

It must be some kind of a grey zone - I will file for EAD but I will not be my own employee and I will not employ people for now. I guess that the IRS and USCIS are not working together - how come so many illegals are filing and paying taxes and have no status in the US? I'm going to ask a laywer if a work authorization is needed in my case. I have a SSN, that should do for the IRS?

Anja

[kitkat1 5]

As an independent contractor/freelancer it's pretty clear - you don't need an EAD.

You can file your taxes using your SSN - that's normal procedure.

People who don't have an SSN file taxes using an ITIN - that's how illegals filing and pay taxes.

[Anja_and_Henry 0]

Thank you for the response - I will make sure what we do is right for us and go for it.

Anja

[Wes&Charlotte 4]

Hi guys,

I know this is an old thread but I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this. I'm setting up as a self employed/freelance photgrapher. I already have a client waiting for the green light. I have a SSN and we have married and (just) filed for EAD. Can I work legally? I really don't want to jeorpardise my application by starting work too soon.

Thanks!

C

[p-ana 933]

Hi guys,

I know this is an old thread but I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this. I'm setting up as a self employed/freelance photgrapher. I already have a client waiting for the green light. I have a SSN and we have married and (just) filed for EAD. Can I work legally? I really don't want to jeorpardise my application by starting work too soon.

Thanks!

C

No, you can't work yet. You are only allowed to work with dhs authorization (this should be written on your card) and that authorization is the ead card.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi guys,

I know this is an old thread but I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this. I'm setting up as a self employed/freelance photgrapher. I already have a client waiting for the green light. I have a SSN and we have married and (just) filed for EAD. Can I work legally? I really don't want to jeorpardise my application by starting work too soon.

Thanks!

C

You need the EAD card in your hands to legally work.

[nayaramr 1]

Hello, does this mean that while waiting for EAD we can't have any activity that might have profit? Like selling cupcakes, crafts or something like that?

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hello, does this mean that while waiting for EAD we can't have any activity that might have profit? Like selling cupcakes, crafts or something like that?

You can not earn any income while waiting for your EAD.

Selling cupcakes, crafts or something like that without work authorization is illegal work.

Edited December 13, 2016 by aaron2020

[nayaramr 1]

You can not earn any income while waiting for your EAD.

Selling cupcakes, crafts or something like that without work authorization is illegal work.

Thank you!

[peanutismint 35]

Why/ how has the answer to this question changed since the original post back in 2007? I am self-employed, entered the USA on a K-1 Visa, got married and I’m now waiting for my EAD (work permit document), so now I definitely need this before I can work? How come previous answers in the thread said self-employed people don’t need this, they just need an ITN so they can pay taxes?? 

[Ontarkie 13,957]

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