Completing 1099-NEC truncated social security number to prevent identity theft

[zorbasj1]

How do I enter my truncated social security number on a 1099-NEC to be given to a contractor?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Why are you using your SSN?   You can get an EIN from the IRS and use that on tax documents you issue to contractors who worked for you,

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/get-an-employer-identification-number

[dmertz]

The IRS does not permit the Payer's TIN to be truncated.  Only the recipient's TIN is permitted to be truncated.  As xmasbaby suggests, obtain an EIN and use that instead of your SSN.

[zorbasj1]

Thank you!  EIN Application completed and EIN received