Does Copy C stay with the employer's paperwork?
Also, what if I cannot find a FEIN for someone and have tried calling and writing to the person?

I've Received A 1099-misc Form For A Prize That I Won How Do I Go About Claiming This On My 1040a Tax Form?

Tax Help:

Copy C stays with the employer.

Send the person a W-9. They are required by law to reply.

MsBowers:

Enter the amount on Line #21 of Form 1040 as "Other Income".