accounting question

about being an independent contractor --is it mandatory to give ss info to a client regardless of how much the pay was for the job; if not, when is it necessary to give that info?

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11 replies	Author	Time	Post
accounting question (Original post)	diva77	Jan 2020	OP
You have to provide something for their 1099 form	PSPS	Jan 2020	#1
thanks	diva77	Jan 2020	#4
Agree with this	mcar	Jan 2020	#11
In California it is not necessary to file a 1099 MISC if less than $600 was earned ...	Auggie	Jan 2020	#2
thanks for this info. -- so regardless of whether the client asks for that info.	diva77	Jan 2020	#3
As I understand it you are not obligated to volunteer your SS#	Auggie	Jan 2020	#10
I was told "no" by a tax guy here in Texas.	marble falls	Jan 2020	#5
Thanks!	diva77	Jan 2020	#7
EIN application	mysteryowl	Jan 2020	#6
very helpful link, thanks!	diva77	Jan 2020	#8
You are welcome	mysteryowl	Jan 2020	#9

Response to diva77 (Original post)

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 04:41 PM

PSPS (10,926 posts)

1. You have to provide something for their 1099 form

Theoretically, they have to issue 1099's only when a vendor/contractor is paid over $600 but many send them for all. They are required to get a W-9 from you for this which must contain either your SSN or a TIN/EIN. I don't like giving my SSN out, so I get a TIN from the IRS and use that.

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Response to PSPS (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 04:47 PM

diva77 (6,372 posts)

4. thanks

I will look into getting TIN

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Response to PSPS (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 08:43 PM

mcar (35,957 posts)

11. Agree with this

I've been a contractor for many years but only learned in the last few about the benefits of a TIN/EIN. It took me only a few minutes to get one.

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Response to diva77 (Original post)

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 04:42 PM

Auggie (26,611 posts)

2. In California it is not necessary to file a 1099 MISC if less than $600 was earned ...

so I'd wait for the client to ask for the tax I.D. number.

If you have a small business, consider getting a business tax I.D. number. You won't have to provide your SS#.

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Response to Auggie (Reply #2)

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 04:45 PM

diva77 (6,372 posts)