Business owners must file IRS Form 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation) whenever they pay $600 or more to an independent contractor during the tax year. Employers use this document to report various ...

Whether you're a business owner who relies on independent contractors or you make your living as a freelancer, understanding the difference between Form 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC is critical to ensuring ...

Despite COVID-19, the Internal Revenue Service is continuing forward with moving 1099-MISC Box 7, “Non-Employee Compensation” to a new form, the 1099-NEC. This is effective starting this tax year, ...

Form 1099-NEC isn’t a new form, but it hasn’t been in use since 1982. The IRS is bringing it back as a dedicated form for reporting self-employment income. You’ll use it this year instead of putting ...

If your business pays nonemployee compensation and other reportable payments, you must be aware of two forms: Form 1099-MISC and Form 1099-NEC. Many employers are likely familiar with Form 1099-MISC.

Dublin, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- The "IRS Form 1099, 1099-NEC, and 1099-MISC: Complex Issues and Key Updates" webinar has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Over the past 2 ...

Often, an employee who works outside standard workplace hours to fulfill their role for you is an independent contractor instead of a full-time employee. This employee status difference is a vital ...

Closeup of Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. The IRS has reintroduced Form 1099-NEC as the new way to report self-employment income instead of Form 1099-MISC as traditionally had been used. If you received ...

If your business pays nonemployee compensation and other reportable payments, you must be aware of two forms: Form 1099-MISC and Form 1099-NEC. Many employers are likely familiar with Form 1099-MISC.