Issue/Symptom/Question

What is the client control name field in the Vendor Information window?

Environment

• Vendor Information window > name ctrl code field
• Generating 1099s in PENTA
• Accounts Payable module

Resolution/Fix/Answer

• The name control code is used for 1099s, a sequence of characters derived from a taxpayer's name that is used by the IRS.
• Please visit the IRS website for additional information: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/corporations/using-the-correct-name-control-in-e-filing-corporate-tax-returns