1099-NEC - EIN or SS# for recipients TIN?

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ThankYouJack
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1099-NEC - EIN or SS# for recipients TIN?

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I started doing some consulting in 2022 and created an EIN so I could have a Solo 401k. The company I work for sent me a 1099-NEC and everything looks good and the recipients TIN is my SS#. I believe that's fine, but wanted to double check here to make sure everything aligns tax (ID) wise. Does it matter if the recipient's TIN is my EIN or SS# on the 1099-NEC?
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Re: 1099-NEC - EIN or SS# for recipients TIN?

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No problem. Just complete Schedule C as you normally would.
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ThankYouJack wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:45 am I started doing some consulting in 2022 and created an EIN so I could have a Solo 401k. The company I work for sent me a 1099-NEC and everything looks good and the recipients TIN is my SS#. I believe that's fine, but wanted to double check here to make sure everything aligns tax (ID) wise. Does it matter if the recipient's TIN is my EIN or SS# on the 1099-NEC?
It makes no difference whatsoever.
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Re: 1099-NEC - EIN or SS# for recipients TIN?

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Yes, it's fine. I like to give my EIN when I file my Form W9 with various clients so my SS# is in fewer places, but it doesn't matter from a tax filing perspective.
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Re: 1099-NEC - EIN or SS# for recipients TIN?

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Great, thank you
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