Do you need to file Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, or another 1099 type? You can use the IRS’s Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) to e-file 1099s.
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The Ins and Outs of E-Filing 1099s With the IRS
When you own a business, you may need to hire an extra helping hand, like a vendor or contractor, to get a job done. And when you pay an independent contractor or vendor, you may be responsible (depending on how much you paid them during the year) for distributing and filing either Form 1099-NEC or […]
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“SOS! Do I Need to Prepare a 1099 for Credit Card Payments I Make to Contractors?”
Paying a contractor to perform work for your business comes with a little disclaimer: reporting said payments on Form 1099-NEC. But what if you pay your contractor using a credit card? Do you have to prepare a 1099 for credit card payments?
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How to Convert a Worker from Contractor to Employee
At some point, you might need to convert an independent contractor to an employee.
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Do Your Homework When Hiring a 1099 Subcontractor
As a small business owner, you might have considered hiring a 1099 subcontractor. In some ways, a subcontractor can give you more flexibility than an employee. Subcontractors are responsible for their own permits and payroll taxes.
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What Is Nonemployee Compensation?
As a small business owner, you might hire independent contractors to address business-related needs. When you pay an independent contractor, they receive nonemployee compensation. What is nonemployee compensation?
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Independent Contractor Misclassification: How to Avoid
An estimated 3.4 million workers deal with independent contractor misclassification. It’s no secret that the IRS has strict policies in place to crack down on employers who misclassify contractors. So, how do you avoid misclassifying independent contractors?
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7 Tips for Working With Independent Contractors
According to a recent study, one out of every 10 workers is an independent contractor. With so many contractors making up the workforce, you’re bound to work with or hire one at some point. Hiring contractors can be beneficial to your business. But if you’re going to be working with independent contractors, you need to […]
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What Is an Independent Contractor?
As a business owner, you might need to hire a worker at some point or another. And depending on your type of business, you might need to hire employees, independent contractors, or both to get the job done.
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What Is an ITIN?
For identification and tax reporting purposes, both employers and workers need Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs). These numbers let the IRS identify you when you fulfill your reporting and filing requirements. One Taxpayer Identification Number you should know about is the ITIN. What is an ITIN?
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