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Tag: license-exempt

Posted on September 19, 2019January 20, 2020

Just Who Is a License-exempt Provider?

Discussions continue around legally providing care within your home in Maine. Within these discussions the resources provided to add to the discussion have not all been timely. Part of the mission of the Family Child Care Association of Maine is to provide timely and accurate information when questions are raised around family child care. In …

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EIN – You need one!

If you do not have an EIN (an Employer Identification Number), no matter how many years you have been providing child care, you should get one. This registers your business with the federal government. This number works in place of your social security number for business related items (ie. set up a bank account, apply for loans, and paying taxes).
https://www.irs.gov/…/small-businesses-…/employer-id-numbers

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Fingerprint Confirmation

Email confirmation of eligibility is now available for the fingerprint background check results of newly hired employees . Five business days following an individual’s fingerprint appointment a licensed provider may email the address below to receive the individual’s eligibility status. This email may be used as verification until the official Letter of Eligibility is received in the mail. Send an email with the individual’s full name and date of birth to Childcarecheck.dhhs@maine.gov

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 All material here is being shared to support your business practices and work with children. With the sharing of these resources, FCCAM is not rendering legal or tax advice. If you require more specific assistance, please consult a legal or tax preparation professional to represent you.

EIN – You need one!

If you do not have an EIN (an Employer Identification Number), no matter how many years you have been providing child care, you should get one. This registers your business with the federal government. This number works in place of your social security number for business related items (ie. set up a bank account, apply for loans, and paying taxes).
https://www.irs.gov/…/small-businesses-…/employer-id-numbers

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