When preparing Form 1099-NEC filings, it is important that you know what information you need to gather. We’ve compiled the following 4 key topics in our Form 1099-NEC Guide that may help you to correctly and timely complete your filing.
What’s new for Form 1099-NEC?
Beginning in Tax Year 2023, the electronic filing threshold has been decreased to 10 forms. This means that filers with more than 10 forms total (across all form types) must submit an electronic filing.
Form 1099-NEC Guide – Key Topics
Our Form 1099-NEC guide identifies 4 key topics that will help you get started with your filing.
Determine who receives a Form 1099-NEC
File Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation (NEC), for each person in the course of your business to whom you have paid the following during the year:
At least $600 in:
- Services performed by someone who is not your employee (including parts and materials);
- Cash payments for fish (or other aquatic life) you purchase from anyone engaged in the trade or business of catching fish; or
- Payments to an attorney.
You must also file Form 1099-NEC for each person from whom you have withheld any federal income tax (report in box 4) under the backup withholding rules, regardless of the payment amount.
Gather information
The information needed for preparing Form 1099-NEC includes the taxpayer names, addresses, and identification numbers for the reporting company (“payer”) and the recipient (“payee”), as well as the amounts paid to the recipient.
Verify your information
It is important that you take the time to review the information you are reporting on your Forms 1099-NEC for accuracy before distributing and filing, including the payment amounts and taxpayer information. This will minimize the risk of incurring penalties and fines.
Distribute and file Form 1099-NEC
The IRS and recipient each require copies of the 1099-NEC form, as well as some state tax departments. Check out our Distribute and File Form 1099-NEC Guide to see where each copy goes.
Form 1099 Deadlines
As a best practice, we recommend starting your filings as early as possible. This ensures you have ample time to collect the required information, complete the necessary forms, and verify the information for possible typos and other errors.
The IRS filing season 2025 deadlines for tax year 2024 are as follows:
| 2025 Deadlines (TY2024) | IRS Paper File Deadline | IRS E-file Deadline | Recipient Copy / Furnishing Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 1099-NEC | January 31, 2025 | January 31, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| Form 1099-MISC | February 28, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| Form 1099-DIV | February 28, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| Form 1099-INT | February 28, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| Form 1099-C | February 28, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| From 1099-K | February 28, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| Form 1099-R | February 28, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
Please note that these are just the federal deadlines. Please verify with your state for any state requirements and the proper submission methods.
Many states participate in the Combined Federal/State Filing program for the submission of Forms 1099-B, DIV, G, INT, K, MISC, NEC, OID, PATR, and R. Check if your state participates on our CF/SF list.
Conclusion
Use this Form 1099-NEC Guide along with our Essential Guide and become a master at your 1099-NEC filing. You can also learn more about the transmittal form for Forms 1099 by downloading our Form 1096 PDF Guide.
Lastly, be sure to get started on your 1099 filings as soon as possible to ensure that you’re ahead of the deadlines.
BoomTax, The Boom Post, and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors prior to engaging in any transaction.
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