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If the independent contractor doesn't provide you with Form W-9 you must withhold tax from payments to that person. This is referred to backup withholding and should be withheld at the rate of 24% and then submitted to the IRS.

2. IRS Tax Form 1099-NEC. The IRS Form 1099-NEC is the independent contractor tax form used by businesses to report payments to a contract worker in the previous tax year. This tax form for independent contractors is filed with the IRS and is also provided to the contractor for reporting income.

Paper 1099 forms: You can order paper 1099 forms from the IRS by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-282-3676). When filling out the paper form, make sure you get Form 1096 alongside your 1099 form, fill them out and mail them together. Form 1096 summarizes the 1099 forms you plan to issue and should be sent with copies of 1099.

What happens if a contractor does not provide a W9? You will still need to file a 1099-NEC but, ing to the IRS, you will not be able to file electronically with incomplete information. You are required to submit the 1099 form by paper and in the box labeled TIN or Social Security number you will write ?refuse.?

Although you will not need to submit the W-9 to the IRS, you will need that information later to fill out the contractor's 1099. Keep it on file so you can resurrect it at year's end. Be sure to issue those 1099 forms to your contractors as soon as you can in January, and by January 31 at the latest.

How is Form 1099-NEC completed? Obtain a copy of Form 1099-NEC from the IRS or a payroll service provider. Provide the name and address of both the payer and the recipient. Calculate the total compensation paid. Note the amount of taxes withheld if backup withholding applied.