v b:  You give the old employee a W-9 and ask for this information. You really need the SSN to file the 1099-Misc. If you don't have the SSN you were supposed to withhold 28% of the money you paid him to ensure that he paid his taxes. The IRS can hold you liable for this amount.
2008-01-15 10:23:12

Judy:  You need his ss# for a 1099. You were supposed to get that, on a W-9, before you paid him.
2008-01-15 11:09:56