Its tax time again and you must be sure to receive all the necessary forms. What is a 1099 tax form and who gets one? A Tax Form 1099 is used to report income other than wages, salaries and tips. Here of late, this term is used more and more frequently as many employers are opting to use contract labor versus hiring employees, who can turn out to be quite expensive when you factor in the insurance, payroll taxes, and other possible liability. If you had an independent contractor perform $600 more of services to you or your business, you are required by law to complete and deliver a 1099 form to that person or business. This article will take a look at the different 1099 tax forms, their purpose, who can receive one, and why.
The 1099 tax forms, if you are the recipient, should be furnished to you by January 31, 2006, and must be furnished and filed by the company furnishing the form no later than February 28, 2006. But which 1099 form will you receive?
If you are classified as an independent contractor (i.e. attorney, guest speaker, performer, physician, rent, etc.), or you receive income that is classified as non-employee income, or miscellaneous income...
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