<prompt> Human: We are an LLC single member in Texas. Our business is sales consulting. Other companies pay us a flat monthly rate to provide sales consulting services.Some of our clients request a W9 and send me a 1099 each year.Most of our clients never ask for a W9 and do not send us a 1099.Should I care if clients do or do not request W9s and send 1099s? I have always felt that W9s and 1099s were for independent contractors and freelancers, not for reporting money you pay to vendors. I am not sure how I came to this conclusion or if it matters.Thank you  <response>: It doesnt really matter. You report all your revenue on your Schedule C regardless of whether you get 1099s. 