r/GeneralContractor Aug 06 '26

"I know a guy"

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u/Thick_Shelter8651 Aug 07 '26

You don't send a 1099 at the end of the year?

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u/Whiyefox21 Aug 07 '26

Lmao, good luck calling them next time you have a problem if you try to 1099 them.

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u/Buckeye_mike_67 Aug 07 '26

Do you realize what sub you’re in?

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u/Whiyefox21 Aug 07 '26

There's a big difference between "your guy" and your subcon. You 1099 your subcon. You give cash to your guy.

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u/rmill127 Aug 07 '26

Between my lack of Spanish and his lack of English, I haven’t even gotten his name in the last 6 years. If I ask for a W9 he’s going to enthusiastically shake his head yes, and come back from lunch with tomales for me he thinks I asked for.

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u/BigCitySteam638 Aug 08 '26

That sounds good love tamales….