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No W-9, did not backup withhold
January 17, 2023
Q. We made a payment to a vendor and did not have a W9 on file and did not back-up withhold as we missed and already paid the vendor. When we solicited the vendor for a W9, they refused. I'm getting ready to submit a blank EIN in the 1099 box and mail the vendor the 1099, but I didn't know what to do since we did not backup withhold.
How do we need to handle? Do I need to still complete a 945 form and pay the IRS what should have been withheld?
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(Answered by IOFM's third-party tax…
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