1099 NEC correction

[bmartinez143]

A contractor just informed us that he gave the wrong EIN and business name. Can we just simply do a new 1099 NEC?

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

You cannot use Quick Employer Forms to file a correction on your form 1099-NEC electronically. You have to complete a form 1099-NEC manually and also a form 1096 to send a copy of the form 1099-NEC to the IRS. On the corrected form 1099-NEC enter the correct information and amount and check the Corrected Box on the top of the form. Give a copy to the contractor and send a copy to the social security administration along with the transmittal form 1096. You can use the form 1096 and 1099-NEC that you originally prepared as a guide to complete the corrected forms. You can find the forms online and type them in by using these links:

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099nec.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1096.pdf

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