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New Member
posted Jan 27, 2020 10:03:24 PM

Is there way to look up EIN for contractor I hired?

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Jan 27, 2020 10:25:37 PM

no, they are not published, you should have requested that upon hire form W-9.  now your choices are not to file which if caught would result in a penalty or file without and face a penalty. of up to $270 which can be reduced to $50 if the form is filed timely.  suggest you try to contact the contractor to get it.  note 1099 does not have to be issued to Corporations or if the amount was under $600 or if this involves payment for personal services such as a new roof for your personal residence.

 

New Member
Jan 28, 2020 5:52:55 PM

What happens if the contractor refuses to provide the information or gives false info?