Carl
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Investors & landlords

You are required to use either an SSN or EIN on a 1099-NEC. You will be fined by the IRS if you omit it. I completely understand not wanting to give out your SSN. However, there's no reason not to obtain and use an EIN on any tax documents you submit for expenses incurred on your rental. It's absolutely free and takes about 10 minutes on line at https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-n...

Read the information provided on that screen, then click the "APPLY ONLINE NOW" button.

 

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