Question 1

What is a 1099-NEC form?

Accepted Answer

Form 1099-NEC reports payments of $600 or more made to independent contractors, freelancers, and other non-employees for services performed during the tax year.

Question 2

When do I need to send 1099 forms?

Accepted Answer

1099-NEC forms must be sent to recipients by January 31st and filed with the IRS by January 31st (paper) or March 31st (electronic).

Question 3

Is this an official IRS 1099?

Accepted Answer

No. This generates a 1099-NEC style document for reference purposes. Official 1099s must be filed through IRS-approved methods.

Question 4

What's the difference between 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

1099-NEC is for non-employee compensation (contractor payments). 1099-MISC is for other types of income like rents, royalties, and prizes.

Question 5

Do I need a 1099 for payments under $600?

Accepted Answer

Generally, you only need to issue a 1099-NEC for payments of $600 or more to a single payee in a tax year. Consult a tax professional for specifics.

Question 6

Is my data stored?

Accepted Answer

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Sensitive information like TIN/SSN is never sent to any server.

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