It’s that time of the year – preparing for 1099 season.  That means being proactive to avoid IRS fines that result from filing 1099s with missing tax ids.  So here are 3 ways you can find those missing EINs for your reportable vendors before the deadline.

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Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:   

• IRS:  IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search Tool (TEOS)
• IRS Video:  How to Complete Form W-9
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):  EDGAR Database
• Vendor Process Training Center:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com
• Debra R Richardson LLC:  20 Tips in 20 Minutes Webinars
• Vendor Validation Reference List with Resources Links: www.debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-download (Get 25% Discount on the Global Vendor Registration Numbers)
• Vendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanup
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