What Is Form 1099-NEC? Instructions, Deadlines & Who Must File

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If your business pays an independent contractor, freelancer, or any other non-employee $600 or more in a calendar year, you are required to report those payments to the IRS using Form 1099-NEC, Non-employee Compensation. Missing this requirement or filing it incorrectly can trigger penalties that start at $60 per form and can climb as high […]