Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on Line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is your social security number (SSN However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN on page 3.
The 1099 will be generated using your Social Security Number or your Employer Identification Number. Enter either in the fields below but not both.