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Reporting 1099 Vendors with ITINs, EINs, and Sole Proprietor Classifications

September 11, 2025
September 11, 2025

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Q. My company received W9 with individual name W9 line 1 (entity/individual name) and business name W9 line 2 (business name/disregarded entity). In addition, the vendor provided Individual Taxpayer Identification Number XXX-XX-XXXX (Social security number section) and Employer identification number XX-XXXXXXX. Vendor selected Individual/sole proprietor line 3a (tax classification of the entity). As the vendor is 1099 NEC reportable how should my company report this vendor? Should my company…

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