Hiding first five digits of SSN

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December 3, 2022
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Is it possible to hide the first five digits on a SSN when completing a 1099 NEC? I realize that the copy that is efiled needs the complete SSN, but what about the other copies?

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

You could probably black them out or cover it (like with a post it note) and make a copy to give to the person. But don't you have a EIN to use instead? What kind of business entity do you have?

tlars1947Author

Level 2

It's a construction business, we have subs that work for us and they report their income on Sch C, using their SSN for the business. Some of them are worried about identity theft and I wanted to format it xxx-xx on their copy and our copy.

Probably just follow your suggestion about blacking it out.

Thanks for your help.

Critter-3

Level 15

1) all of your contractors should apply for a free EIN for their Sch C businesses so they don't need to use the SS# ... suggest doing so now and give you the EIN before you need it next month (W-9 form optional but a good idea... https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-9 )

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/how-to-apply-for-an-ein

2) watch for the option to mask part of the reciever's SS# in the Quick Employer's forms tool ... I don't remember if they have that option. Of course you can always hand them the forms so they don't have to go thru the mail OR see step 1.