If you have not been able to reach the payer to get the payer’s EIN number, you can contact the IRS for assistance. You can call the IRS at 800-829-1040.
Please review the IRS topic What to do when a W-2 or Form 1099 is missing or incorrect for more information.
Another option is to enter the 1099-MISC as Other Reportable Income not reported on Form 1099-MISC but keep the copy with your records in event that the IRS contacts you about missing income on your tax return. To enter it as Other Income, follow the steps below:
- Select Federal Taxes then Wages & Income and scroll down to Less Common Income
- Go to the last selection, Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C and select Start
- Go to the last option, Other reportable income and select Start
- When it asks, "Any other reportable income?" say yes and then type in a description and the amount to report it on your tax return.
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
