1099 Misc mistake

Asked 11 months ago - Larchmont, NY

I filed 1099 and mailed it to my employee. She called me and said there was a mistake. Do I just refile a new one with the correct info and check the box "corrected" or is there something additional that needs to be done.

Also, the mistake is that I sent it to her as an individual rather than her business. Her business is a partnership. Does this type of mistake even matter?

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  1. Pro

    Contributor Level 19


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    Answered . It does matter - mostly based on what TAX ID number you used for her. You need to get her TAX ID number correct (is it her personal SS or her business EIN?).

    You are supposed to transmit your 1099s to the IRS - If you already did transmit them to the IRS with her incorrect information, you have to refile the CORRECTED 1099 with the IRS for reporting purposes. Otherwise when she files her tax return her information may not match up correctly and she could be audited or charged with more income than she actually made (if they added the original 1099 to the new 1099 if it is not filed as corrected). If you have not submitted the incorrect 1099 it should not be an issue - but I would advise consulting your own CPA to make sure you are doing everything correctly.

  2. Pro

    Contributor Level 15


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    Answered . Mr. Zelinger has it right. The important thing is that the reporting you send to the IRS is correct, so you will have to file a corrected 1099 with IRS if your original was filed with the wrong information.

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