Do I Have To Use My Real Name?

[Dale179]

What is the name of your state? TEXAS

Ok, I realize the subject line might be misleading, but I
didn't know any other way to phrase it.

I hire out people to do a service. I operate under a
Sole Proprietor company name. For example:
ABC Company.

I am obviuosly required to send a 1099 form to the
people I hire (amounts are over $600)

Is there a way to do what is required without sending them
my actual name? In other words, I would like for them to
not see "John Smith DBA ABC Company" but to just see
ABC Company.

The reason for this is because of the extreme competative
nature of my business.

Thanks!!

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by Dale179

What is the name of your state? TEXAS

Ok, I realize the subject line might be misleading, but I
didn't know any other way to phrase it.

I hire out people to do a service. I operate under a
Sole Proprietor company name. For example:
ABC Company.

I am obviuosly required to send a 1099 form to the
people I hire (amounts are over $600)

Is there a way to do what is required without sending them
my actual name? In other words, I would like for them to
not see "John Smith DBA ABC Company" but to just see
ABC Company.

The reason for this is because of the extreme competative
nature of my business.

Thanks!!

Yes, there is a way to do that. You simply get an Employer Identification Number for ABC Company. With that, your name and social security number do not have to be used on the 1099.

You can apply for one online, and receive it almost instantaneously, at irs.gov.