What You Need To Know When Filling Out Form 1099

The Payer State ID Number refers to the identification number assigned to your business by your state for tax purposes, typically for withholding state income taxes.
If your business is not registered to withhold state taxes (e.g., you don’t have employees or aren’t registered with the state), you may not have a State ID Number.

Leave It Blank: If you do not have a State ID Number because you are not required to withhold state income taxes, it’s okay to leave Box 6 blank.
- Most States Don't Require It for 1099-NEC: Many small businesses and sole proprietors are not required to provide this information unless they are withholding taxes.
Check Your State Requirements: If you’re in a state that requires reporting, you might need to include additional information. However, this is unlikely unless you’ve withheld taxes for the payee.

Payer's SSN/TIN: Your SSN (if you’re filing as an individual) or TIN (if you have one) should go in the Payer’s Identification Number box.
Box 6 (State Withholding): Leave this blank if it doesn’t apply to your situation.
Double-Check Your Records: Make sure all other fields, including the payee’s information and the total nonemployee compensation (Box 1), are accurate.

Track1099.com automatically reviews the form for basic errors, so it should flag anything critical before submission.
When in doubt, you can contact your state tax agency to confirm whether a State ID Number is needed in your case (most likely not).

By following these steps, your 1099-NEC should be ready to submit without issues.