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1099 Software: Other than the presentation of the number on the actual form mailed out, does the hyphenation of the TIN number matter when filing?

Erich J. Ruth
January 5th, 2017 Leave a comment Go to comments

Yes.  The TIN and TIN TYPE are efiled to the IRS.  If the TIN has 1-hyphen or dash, then its an EIN and that TIN TYPE is transmitted along with the TIN.  If the TIN has 2-hyphens, then the TYPE is SSN.  And if the TIN has no hyphens, the TIN TYPE is unknown.

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Written by: Erich J. Ruth. Published on January 5, 2017.

Erich J. Ruth

Erich J. Ruth provides technical support for National Software which is the parent company for 1099FIRE. 1099FIRE develops and markets a comprehensive range of products that enables any size of business or institution to effectively manage and comply with year-end filing requirements. 1099FIRE is an employee-owned company located in Phoenix, Arizona.

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