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billing97
January 28, 2024
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I do not have a TIN, only an EIN for my business as a TIN isn't required for what I do. How can I get around QB requiring a TIN to prep 1099 forms?

  • January 28, 2024
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LollyNino_C
January 28, 2024

I'm happy to see you here in the Community, @billing97. I'll share some insights about filing 1099 forms in QuickBooks Online Payroll (QBOP). 

 

To comply with IRS guidelines, it is recommended that you ask your contractor for their Tax Identification Number (TIN) before filing the 1099 forms. This will help you avoid any penalties that your business may face. For a detailed guide on how to request a TIN, please refer to this article: Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. 

 

To help verify the best course of action for your business and to check what form you need to file for the situation that you're in, I suggest getting in touch with the IRS. They'll be able to provide you with the guidelines when filing your recommended forms and requests for TIN or guide them for other alternatives.

 

You may refer to this article about the 1099 form and things to know when preparing your Form 1099: 

 

 

Keep me posted if you have other concerns besides the 1099 form. I'd be glad to help you once more, @billing97.

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billing97Author
January 28, 2024

That response doesn't make sense. I am the business filing a 1099-nec for the money I have paid to a contractor. I only have an EIN for my business. I'm trying to submit 1099-nec through Quickbooks but Quickbooks keeps asking me for a TIN for my state. I do not need that, never have, I don't have a TIN. There is no need for a TIN, only an EIN, to put on the 1099-nec but quickbooks is not allowing me to move forward to prepare 1099's without it. What can I do to get around this issue that quickbooks is creating?

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JamesAndrewM
January 28, 2024

Thanks for getting back to the thread and for the additional details. 

 

Since that is the case, you can perform basic troubleshooting steps to see if it is a browser issue. Sometimes, your search engine's cache and cookies become corrupted, causing problems when accessing websites or opening files. To begin, open your QBO account in an incognito window. It will prevent the browser history from being saved. Please refer to the following keyboard shortcuts based on your browser type:

 

  • Google Chrome: Ctrl + Shift + N
  • Mozilla Firefox: Ctrl + Shift + P
  • Microsoft Edge: Ctrl + Shift + P
  • Safari: Command + Shift + N

 

If the private browsing session works, clear the browser's cache so the system can restart. This task is also possible in other supported, up-to-date browsers. Clearing the cache will reboot the system, allowing you to work with clearing the stocked cache and cookies causing the issues.

 

However, after performing the troubleshooting steps and the issue persists, I recommend contacting our QuickBooks Online Payroll Support. It allows them to look into your account and confirm the problem.

 

To speak with one of our experts from QuickBooks Payroll Online Support. Please follow the steps below to contact support:

 

1. Sign in to your QuickBooks Online company. Click Help (?).

2. Select either tab: Assistant or Talk to a Human.

3. Search or select Contact Us.

4. Start a chat with a support expert.

 

You can contact us from Mondays to Fridays, 6 AM to 6 PM PT, and Saturdays, 6 AM to 3 PM PT.

 

I'm adding these articles you can use in the future:

 

 

For additional QuickBooks-related concerns, don't hesitate to post them here in the Community. We're always available and willing to lend a hand to your queries. Have a great day ahead.

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