I am using the Turbo Tax Home and Business 2023. I have rental properties and use contractors for maintenance and repairs of over $600. I am required to issue 1099-nec to the contractors. I have sent each W9 tax forms and followed up with phone calls but some of the contractors have not provided EIN or SS numbers. I understand from IRS and the internet that I should still issue 1099-nec and for the SS or EIN I should leave blank or write "refused". The Turbo Tax does not allow me to issue 1099-nec without a valid SS or EIN. I feel this should be changes to allow for blank or write "refused". The software can be changes to provide a pop up window that asks, "do you really want to leave SS and EIN black?" and maybe provide the reasons that this is valid. As a result of this shortcoming in the software I need to purchase paper 1099-nec for $20 and fill out the forms.
