Maryland filing of 1099s is moving from SFTP to bulk filing on the new portal called Maryland Tax Connect. Do you need to file Form 1099?The first step is to have the contractor complete Form W9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Independent contractors also receive Form 1099-MISC, but the reports are to be prepared in a slightly different manner as discussed later. Many of us have deferred compensation plans. You know them as pension plans, 401Ks, and IRAs. Independent contractors are not eligible to participate in the Plan. An independent contractor is a person that is performing services for the.