have a sales tax id have a sales tax id? On 2/20/2012 4:44 PM starting shop right with us. a iam a collector of toys and different things. i will buy used and or new toys clothes shoes camping gear antiques and sell them on ebay and amazon .com to all 50 staes. this was really easy thank you     Retail Trade e commerce with 0 employees in Gladstone, OR  , 97027, OR Clackamas County         I want my clients and other business I deal with to respect me and my business.     To begin, you need a sales tax id number because you sell taxable items.  Taxable merchandise is anything you lease or sell and it is touchable. Second, a business tax registration is required. That registration is different than sales tax, income tax, or employement tax.  It is also called a home occupation permit or business permit license.  Finally, you need to register a ficitious business name, but, better, instead, you could register an S  or C corporation or set up an LLC.       Set up a corporate business entity such as an LLC or corporation in order to be respected as a business.     Click Here to Submit It. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: I started a business as a partnership but never really took off. Do I still need to file an IRS return? A: If you filed for a a partnership but never started a business, you need to file a tax return anyway and just fill out the gross business income as zero. Otherwise the IRS will charge you with a penalty for non filing the return. Q: What if the independent contractor is an LLC or corporation, do I still need to send them a 1099 form? A: To be safe, yes, send everyone that does any work for you for more than $600 a 1099 form. Q: I hired someone for business consultation last year and it turned out my business was her only client. Do I treat her as an employee or as an independent contractor? A: The test is not whether he has only one client but whether she acts as an independent contractor. That is whether she works without supervision and uses her own tools or equipement. Q: What is an EIN Used For? A: You can use an EIN to pay employment taxes withheld and use it as a corporation, LLC or business tax ID number as a sole proprietor or partnership or you can combine any of the previous uses of an EIN. OR Tax ID Number. OR Tax ID.