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Contractors, W-9s, and 1099 readiness

Mark vendors as contractors, collect W-9 details, and track reportable payments.

Plans
Core and above
Availability
Available
For
Owners, Bookkeepers
In KontoCore
Purchases → Vendors → Contractor settings

What this does

Contractor vendors carry W-9 details and a 1099 box mapping. KontoCore totals reportable payments by year so you can review readiness before filing.

How to

Set up a contractor

  1. 1Open the vendor and enable Track for 1099.
  2. 2Enter legal name, tax classification, and address from the W-9; upload the W-9 document.
  3. 3Map expense accounts to the correct 1099 box.

Protect taxpayer IDs

Store the W-9 in documents and enter the TIN only in the designated protected field — never in memos or notes.

Terms used:Form W-9Form 1099-NEC / 1099-MISC

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026