How do I get past the EIN. question for home business.

You should leave it blank unless you have an EIN other than your social security number. However you can also go online and get one in a very short time! https://tax-irs-ein.com/?hour&utm_term=apply%20for%20ein%20number&gclid=Cj0KCQiAt_PuBRDcARIsAMNlBdpQAexp5hnwsTeux3jGI01M6tzRGefe2F6I_5ISh2goiVKwlloDy0MaAj9hEALw_wcB "apply for ein number online IRS" You can have a number and print out a letter with it in less than an hour.

The E refers to Employer, so you definitely need this number if you employ anybody. If you don't, and you are filing a schedule C, it is possible not to have a number. If TT won't allow you to proceed, you could try putting in your SS#, but be sure you delete it before filing as the EIN is not the TID (SS# also known as Taxpayer ID).