sole proprietorship checking

[svs]

If sole proprietors need to open a business account or can a personal account be opened, I have had this business for over 10 years and now my bank says I need a business account?, they will not let me deposit my business checks there any longer.it's a very small business, just me, no vendors to pay out to regularly,please let me know, i also asked about another banking or checking problem but no one replied,

 

[lawrat]

I am a law school graduate. What I offer is mere information, not to be construed as forming an attorney client relationship.

From what I understand, sole proprietors don't need a TAX ID number or anything corporations or partnerships need. That is the whole point of a sole proprietorship.
http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/tax_stats/sole.html