Hi I did some side work for a guy and he is sending 1099 to me and he is asking for my tax ID what do I need to give him or where do I get a tax ID?

I don’t officially have a business or an llc or anything like that but I do have a business name that they write the check to but gets deposited in my account does that make a difference at all?

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Expert Alumni

Jan 18, 2022 4:34:26 PM

If you don't have an employer identification number, you should use your social security number as your ID number. The contractor you worked for should give you a form W-9 to report your social security number in part 1.

Level 15

Jan 18, 2022 5:10:38 PM

just give him your SSN.

That's how it works.

Level 15

Jan 18, 2022 5:36:01 PM

Or get a Tax ID:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/taxpayer-identification-numbers-tin

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Hi I did some side work for a guy and he is sending 1099 to me and he is asking for my tax ID what do I need to give him or where do I get a tax ID?