Question: What do I need to know about the new $2,000 1099-NEC ruling? Answer: The required filing threshold for Form 1099-NEC is increasing from $600 to $2,000 for all payments starting in 2026. This change significantly simplifies year-end administration for...
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IRS Takes Non-Employee Compensation Out of 1099-MISC: New Form 1099-NEC
The 1099-NEC is used strictly for reporting independent contractor payments of $600 or more in the course of your trade or business. You will still be required to use the 1099-MISC for such items as royalties, rent, and healthcare payments. What’s old is new again -...