Do I Have To Use My Real Name?

[Dale179]

What is the name of your state? TX

Sorry if this is a re-post. I couldn't tell if my first post got
posted so I am posting it again.

My sole proprietorship company hires out people to do services.
(labor only - no hardware).

I don't want the people I hire to know my real name. I just
want them to know the company name. This may sound a
little odd, but it is because of the highly competative nature
of my business.

When I pay my hired labor, my checks have my company name
on them. But I'm required to send them a 1099 form, right?
And when I do that I'll be required to put my own name on
the form, right?

help - and thanks in advance!

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

It really would simplify your life to get an employer identification number for the future. Have you registered your business name with the state?

[LdiJ]

He could get an employer identification number in about two minutes at irs.gov, and would still be able to use it this year for the 1099's.