Jan 15, 2024
As each calendar year draws to a close, many businesses have to think about their tax filing responsibilities. It can be confusing to figure out which forms to send out, especially as the IRS made some changes to its venerable Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, a few years ago and assigned some of its former responsibilities to the relatively new Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation.
Do you have freelancers? Many businesses use freelancers, i.e., independent contractors, instead of or in addition to regular employees. Companies need to send these
workers 1099-NECs if they paid them at least $600 during the year. A copy of Form 1099-NEC must be provided to the independent contractor by Jan. 31 of the year following payment. You also must send a copy of this form to the IRS by the same date.
What about other payments? Although Form 1099-MISC is no longer applicable for freelancers, it still has plenty of uses:
All these sources of income require Form 1099-MISC for payments of at least $600. However, for royalties or broker payments in lieu of dividends or tax-exempt interest, the threshold is $10. In addition, Form 1099-MISC is used to report direct sales of at least $5,000 of consumer products to a buyer for resale anywhere other than a permanent retail establishment.
And don't forget Form W-9
It's important for independent contractors to send Form W-9 to any client they've worked for during the year. It basically confirms the contractor's name and Taxpayer Identification Number, and companies need this information to properly fill out Form 1099-NEC when tax season rolls around.
This is just a summary of the 1099 situation for both companies and payees. There are other rules and provisions. No matter your status, make sure you work closely with a tax professional so you meet all your responsibilities.
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