1099-NEC Generator
Create professional 1099-NEC forms for independent contractors and freelancers. Report nonemployee compensation accurately and compliantly.
IRS-Compliant Format
Generated forms match official IRS requirements for 1099-NEC reporting.
Contractor Payments
Report payments of $600 or more to independent contractors and freelancers.
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Important Information
- • Filing Deadline: January 31 for both recipient copies and IRS filing
- • Threshold: File 1099-NEC for payments of $600 or more to non-employees
- • Who Receives: Independent contractors, freelancers, self-employed individuals
- • Common Uses: Consulting fees, professional services, commissions, prizes/awards
- • Record Keeping: Keep copies of all 1099 forms for at least 4 years
When to Use Form 1099-NEC
✓ Use 1099-NEC For:
- • Payments to independent contractors
- • Professional service fees (legal, accounting)
- • Commissions to non-employees
- • Prizes and awards for non-employees
- • Payments to freelancers and gig workers
✗ Don't Use 1099-NEC For:
- • Employee wages (use W-2)
- • Rent payments (use 1099-MISC)
- • Royalties (use 1099-MISC)
- • Payments to corporations (usually exempt)
- • Personal payments not for business