I painted 30 apartments for a guy who works for madison rental properties in ann arbor this guy only paid me for 30% of what he owes me I tod this person I would take him to small claims court.So he threatens me that he wants my ssn # to file a 1099 I dont think he even has one how can I demand him or this rental co give me there tax ID# I think its sad to have to deal with people like this.any help would mean alot thanks Tommy
2006-11-11 14:07:26 · 6 answers · asked by tommyalan2366 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
First of all, you don't need their tax ID number for anything. You can take them to court under their business name, and name the agent, proprietor, whomever.
If this person is only a manager, contact the owner, and notify them in writing of the problem so that you have a paper trail. Make sure the person who shorted you receives a copy.
Contact the Better Business Bureau; see if you can file a complaint.
I used to live in A-squared and they're pretty straight laced about people being taken advantage of because there are so many students there.
I don't think you have the correct company name - find the property management company that is really involved. It should be in your written contract.
It's best if you have one, if not, it'll be an uphill battle.
Having the person file a 1099 on your behalf should not threaten you, unless you were making money under the table. It may help your case, because you have a document whose paid amount you can dispute. You'll need to file the taxes on the income, regardless - so that's no threat whatsoever. Call him on it.
2006-11-11 14:22:20 · answer #1 · answered by relaxtmode 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can't file a 1099 without a tax id#. He has to put both his TIN and yours on the form. As far as suing him is conserned, if a TIN/SSN was required, there would be far fewer lawsuits.
2006-11-12 07:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did work for this person as a contractor, he is required to report his payments to you to the IRS. He is required to give the IRS your social security number or employer ID. Consequently, if he requests your social security number, and you don't have an employer ID number, you are required to provide your SS # or you will face a penalty.
You don't have any need for his Tax ID number--just take him to court.
2006-11-11 16:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by NotEasilyFooled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thought is to call the IRS and report him. You might also call the Better Business Burea and report his sorry butt. The law does not require him to have your SSN, as a matter of fact, it's illegal for him to ask.
2006-11-11 14:18:11 · answer #4 · answered by Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might try calling the local Labor Board and see if they can steer you in the right direction.
2006-11-11 14:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by whattheheck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact the state labor board in your area and they will assist you in this matter.
2006-11-11 14:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋