Episode 1287
In this episode, we dive deep into IRS Form 1099, the essential "information return" used to report income outside of traditional wages, salaries, and tips. We explore how this form serves as the backbone of the "1099 economy," covering payments made to independent contractors, rental property owners, and investors earning interest or dividends,.
Tune in to learn about:
• The Difference: How the 1099 differs from the W-2 and distinguishes independent workers from employees,.
• Your Obligations: Why the non-issuance of a form does not absolve a payee from reporting income, and how basis amounts in real estate transactions affect what is actually taxable.
• Filing Rules: The requirements for payers to send copies to both the IRS and the payee, usually by the end of January. We also discuss reporting thresholds, including the standard $600 limit for services and the upcoming adjustment to $2,000 for the 2026 tax year.
• The Variants: A breakdown of the many versions of the form, from the 1099-NEC for non-employee compensation to the 1099-INT for interest and the 1099-K for third-party network payments.
• Historical Context: The origins of the form, tracing back to the War Revenue Act of 1917.
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