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Permalink Reply by Sarah White on October 6, 2011 at 11:25am

Question: On opportunities like this it asks you for a Tax ID number or your Social Security number. If I am interested in doing this for my blog, do I need to get a buisness Tax ID for my blog, or have you guys simply used your Social Security number? I'm a little concerned about providing this, with security issues and stuff, so please let me know! :)

Permalink Reply by Melissa Rheinlander on October 6, 2011 at 11:38am

It depends on the company and what you are doing for them... Eventually you will have to "claim" your income from blogging on your taxes. I would research the company and ask around when signing up with them!

Permalink Reply by Sarah White on October 6, 2011 at 11:47am

Yeah, I know that I would have to claim it, probably if I make a certain amount, I am just wondering whether to sign up for these programs, such as the Sponsored Reviews site that was posted previously. Is it safe to use my SSN, and do I NEED to get a Tax ID for my blog?

Permalink Reply by Melissa Rheinlander on October 6, 2011 at 11:56am

I am not personally apart of that one so I am not sure how they work but I would ask Miss Chevious about them!! Maybe she can help out...

I do belong to SocialSpark and other though and have given my info to them.

Permalink Reply by Melissa Rheinlander on October 6, 2011 at 11:57am

Oh and as far as a TAX ID... that can be your SS unless you plan on making your blog and actual business then you can register it with your state and no one will be able to use your "name" and such : )

Permalink Reply by jennifer fay on June 27, 2012 at 6:33pm

Interesting.  I have never heard about Social Spark.  I might have to check that out.  I heard about Bloggersmarketplaceonline who have accepted me to write for them.  Only thing about that is that, I haven't heard from them since early last week when I accepted the guidelines.  And it looks like you also have to subscribe $$.  Waiting right now.  The fee is small compared to what we would get paid to post.