Can a 1099 be e-filed without ein or ssn?

Hello there, Marsha. Let me share some insight regarding e-filling the 1099 without the vendor's EIN or SSN.

When filling out 1099 forms for the IRS, it's important to ensure that all necessary information is provided accurately. This includes the recipient's Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN). It's worth noting that QuickBooks Online follows the guidelines set forth by the IRS for 1099s, helping to ensure compliance.

Ensuring that you include all the necessary information when filing your 1099 is essential. Otherwise, there's a chance that it may not be accepted and submitted successfully. So, it's always advisable to double-check and make sure everything is in order before submitting your 1099.

You can visit this article for more information about what to prepare for this year's payroll: Year-end checklist for QuickBooks Online Payroll.

Feel free to visit us if you have other concerns about filling out the 1099 in QuickBooks Online. We're always available to assist you.

Yes, I understand the importance of the SSN for 1099.  But, what if a vendor has not responded to multiple attempts to get a W-9 or SSN?

We appreciate your prompt response, Marsha. We encourage you to contact the appropriate support to guide you on how to handle your situation.

The IRS mandates the submission of 1099 forms with vendors' SSN information, leading QuickBooks to disallow the use of dummy details in their accounts. We suggest reaching out to the agency directly to address this issue.

Once everything is all set, create and file your 1099s with QuickBooks Online.

Also, I'm including this article to help answer the most commonly asked questions about 1099s in QuickBooks: 1099 concerns.

Please let us know in the comments if you have other 1099 concerns in QuickBooks. We'll get back to you right away to assist you further. 

As usual, thanks for an amateur hour non-answer that does nothing to help your user.  You absolutely CAN file a 1099 w/out SSN or EIN, just not with QBO.  I use Track1099.  They are reasonably priced and have actual support if you need help.  I've used them for three years now.

Yes, but not in QBO.  Try Track1099.  It's not expensive and you get around the dumb rules in QBO that have nothing to do with the IRS.

I have a vendor that won't give his social.  What I'm finding online is that you can manually fill out a 1099 and write "refused" in that blank.  It's a pain that we can't do this through QBO.  I can get it to let me enter a dummy ssn, but I'm hesitant to e-file it that way.

I use Track1099 too.  It has an option for submitting without a EIN and explains that the IRS will be requesting one from you later.

For a client who uses QBO to submit 1099s, I just put in a dummy SSN for the one contractor who wasn't available to provide the information.