HI I'm just about to start a very small business.  It seems like some of the stuff I want to sell requires for me to have a TAX ID # to purchase wholesale.  I'm not really sure why I would need one.  I'm about to rent some space at a local flea market since I don't have enough money for my own place right now.  I'm still a college student and don't have a job so I don't claim taxes.  Its atleast one of the requirements for a tax ID # and with that I will have to charge taxes.  So confusing, PLEASE HELP!  THANKS!