Used my SSN instead of LLC's EIN on 1099-NEC recipient's TIN box - Will this cause issues?
So I messed up and just realized I put my personal SSN instead of my LLC's EIN on the 1099-NEC forms I sent out to contractors. The recipient's name is correctly listed as my LLC name, but I put my SSN in the recipient's TIN box instead of the LLC's EIN. This is my first year dealing with taxes for my consulting business since forming the LLC last March. Do my contractors need to get corrected 1099-NECs from me before they file? Will this cause problems with the IRS matching systems? I've already filed them with the IRS using the wrong number, and I'm freaking out a bit wondering if I need to send corrections to everyone or if it's not that big of a deal. I issued about 6 of these forms to different freelancers who helped with various projects. Do I need to file a corrected batch with the IRS too? I really don't want to cause issues for my contractors or trigger any red flags with the IRS. Any help appreciated!
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Carmen Ortiz
This is a common mistake for new LLC owners, but it does need to be fixed. Since your LLC name is on the 1099-NEC but your personal SSN is in the TIN field, there's a mismatch that could cause problems during IRS processing. You should issue corrected 1099-NEC forms (marked as "CORRECTED") with your LLC's EIN in the TIN field. The IRS uses these identifiers to match income reporting, and having your personal SSN tied to your LLC's name creates a discrepancy in their system. Your contractors need the corrected forms before they file their taxes to avoid potential notices or delays. You'll also need to submit the corrected forms to the IRS. The process involves filing a new 1099-NEC with the "CORRECTED" box checked for each contractor. Don't forget to include Form 1096 when submitting the paper corrections to the IRS.
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MidnightRider
•Is there a deadline for submitting these corrected 1099s? I just realized I made the same mistake but some of my contractors have already filed their taxes?
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Carmen Ortiz
•You should submit corrections as soon as you discover the error, regardless of whether the original deadline has passed. There's no specific deadline for corrections, but the sooner you fix it, the less chance of complications. If your contractors have already filed, they should still receive the corrected forms, but they may not need to amend their returns since the income amount isn't changing, just the identification information. The IRS will be able to properly match the income to your business rather than to you personally once they get the corrected information.
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Andre Laurent
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•Does this service actually work for corrected 1099 forms? I need to fix a bunch I sent with wrong amounts and I'm drowning in paperwork.
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Jamal Washington
•I'm skeptical about these tax services. Wouldn't it be easier to just call the IRS directly and ask them how to fix the forms? Why pay for something when there's free help available?
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Andre Laurent
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Zoe Papadopoulos
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Liam Fitzgerald
•How does this even work? The IRS phone lines are literally impossible to get through. Does this service have some special access or something?
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PixelWarrior
•This sounds like BS. There's no way anyone can get through to the IRS that fast. They're probably just taking your money and doing the same thing you could do yourself.
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PixelWarrior
I'm genuinely shocked and need to eat crow here. After posting my skeptical comment, I decided to try Claimyr anyway out of desperation. I'd been trying to reach the IRS for TWO WEEKS about a similar EIN/TIN issue on some 1099s. Within 17 minutes (I timed it), I was speaking with an actual IRS representative who walked me through the entire correction process. She even sent me direct links to the forms I needed. I've never been more happy to be wrong about something!
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Amara Adebayo
Another option is to file Form 8809 for an automatic extension if you're close to the deadline and need more time to get the corrected 1099-NECs submitted. This gives you an additional 30 days from the original due date. I had to do this last year when I realized I made several TIN mistakes on my contractor forms.
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Giovanni Rossi
•Does filing Form 8809 stop the IRS from sending penalty notices? I already got a notice about TIN/name mismatches on some 1099s I filed.
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Amara Adebayo
•Form 8809 only helps if you file it before the original deadline. If you've already received penalty notices, you'll need to respond to those specifically by sending in your corrections and possibly a penalty abatement request explaining the situation. The extension doesn't retroactively cover forms that were already incorrectly filed, unfortunately. But correcting the forms promptly and explaining the mistake in your response to the notice can help reduce or eliminate penalties in many cases.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
Has anyone done this through tax software instead of paper forms? I made the same mistake in TurboTax Business and wondering if I can just submit corrections through there or if I have to do paper forms.
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Dylan Evans
•Most tax software platforms let you create and submit corrected 1099s electronically. In TurboTax Business, you can go back to the 1099 section, select the forms that need correction, check the "Corrected" box, and make your changes. It'll guide you through resubmitting them to the IRS and generating new copies for your contractors.
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Sofia Gomez
•I tried correcting through TaxAct last year and it was a nightmare. The software kept crashing, and when I finally got it to work, they still didn't get submitted correctly. Had to do paper corrections anyway. Save yourself the headache and just do paper forms if its only 6 forms.
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Ava Rodriguez
I made this exact same mistake with my freelance writing LLC last year! The mismatch between your LLC name and personal SSN will definitely cause processing issues. You're right to be concerned about it. Here's what I learned from my experience: Yes, you need to send corrected 1099-NECs to all your contractors AND file corrections with the IRS. The good news is that since you're only dealing with 6 forms, it's very manageable. For the corrections, make sure to: 1. Check the "CORRECTED" box on each new 1099-NEC 2. Use your LLC's EIN in the payer's TIN field 3. Keep everything else exactly the same (amounts, contractor info, etc.) 4. Include a new Form 1096 when you mail the corrections to the IRS I sent my corrections within a week of realizing the mistake, and it all got processed smoothly. Your contractors will appreciate getting the corrected forms quickly so they don't have to worry about mismatched information when they file. Don't panic - this is fixable and more common than you think!
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Thanks for sharing your experience! This gives me a lot of hope that it's not as scary as I thought. Quick question - when you sent the corrected forms to your contractors, did you include any explanation letter or just send the new 1099-NECs? I'm wondering if I should explain what happened or if that just creates more confusion. Also, did you have to pay any penalties to the IRS for the initial mistake, or did they waive them since you corrected it quickly? I'm trying to figure out if there are any financial consequences beyond the cost of printing and mailing the corrections.
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