Fill Out Form 1099-NEC: Nonemployee Compensation
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Form last updated: 09/2026.
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Form last updated: 09/2026.
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What is Form 1099-NEC?
Form 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation) is the form a business uses to report what it paid an independent contractor, freelancer, or other non-employee during the tax year. The payer sends Copy A to the IRS and Copy B to the contractor, who uses it to report that income on their own return.
It was reintroduced in 2020 to split nonemployee pay out of the 1099-MISC. Starting in 2026, the reporting threshold rises from $600 to $2,000 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but any amount you pay a contractor is still taxable income to them.
Who needs to fill out Form 1099-NEC?
Any business or individual that paid a non-employee $2,000 or more (the 2026 threshold) for services during the year files a 1099-NEC for that contractor. The payer prepares and files it; contractors receive the form but do not file it themselves.
You generally don't issue a 1099-NEC for payments to most corporations, for personal (non-business) payments, or for amounts paid through a card or third-party network, which are reported on Form 1099-K instead.
How to fill out Form 1099-NEC
1
Open the 1099-NEC form in the PDF editor.
2
Enter the payer's details — your business name, address, and taxpayer identification number (TIN).
3
Add the recipient's details — the contractor's name, address, and TIN, taken from their W-9.
4
Report compensation in Box 1 — the total nonemployee pay for the year.
5
Enter any federal tax withheld in Box 4 (usually blank unless backup withholding applies).
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Complete state boxes 5–7 if your state requires state reporting.
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Review and download copies for the IRS, the recipient, and your records.
FAQ
What is a 1099-NEC?
A 1099-NEC reports nonemployee compensation — money a business paid to a contractor, freelancer, or other non-employee for services. "NEC" stands for Nonemployee Compensation, and the form tells both the recipient and the IRS how much was paid so it can be reported as income.
Who gets a 1099-NEC?
Any independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed person a business paid $2,000 or more for services during the year should receive a 1099-NEC. Employees don't get one — they receive a W-2 instead.
How do I file a 1099-NEC?
Fill out a copy for each contractor, send Copy B to the recipient, and file Copy A with the IRS, either by mail or electronically. Keep a copy for your own records.
When is Form 1099-NEC due?
Form 1099-NEC is due to both the recipient and the IRS by January 31 of the year after the payments were made. If that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Do I need a W-9 before filling out a 1099-NEC?
Yes. The contractor's W-9 gives you the legal name and taxpayer ID number you put on the 1099-NEC, so collect it before the work begins to avoid chasing details at year-end.
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