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What is 1099/withholding reporting and how does AP support it?

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Answer

In the US, businesses must report certain payments to non-employees (e.g., contractors) on Form 1099 and may need to withhold tax if a valid TIN isn't provided (backup withholding). AP supports this by collecting W-9s at onboarding, flagging reportable vendors, tracking payment totals, and producing year-end 1099 filings.
Real-world example AP withholds 24% backup withholding from a contractor who failed to supply a valid TIN, then reports payments on a 1099-NEC.

Common follow-ups: What triggers backup withholding? | Which payments are 1099-reportable?

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