1099 IRS Filing Deadlines: 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC & Others

If you paid at least $600 to an independent contractor, you must  file Form 1099-NEC with the IRS by January 31 to report nonemployee compensation (NEC). 1099-NEC copies are also due to recipients by January 31. (NOTE: If January 31 falls on a weekend, the due date is pushed to Monday.)

The automatic 30-day filing extension does not apply to 1099-NEC. Therefore, you must report nonemployee compensation to the IRS and provide recipients with 1099 copies by January 31.

Beginning with tax year 2020, 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Income) is used only to report certain payments made to persons for business-related purposes (excluding nonemployee compensation). Form 1099-MISC, and all other 1099 forms, are due to the IRS by February 28 if filed on paper, or March 31 if filed electronically. (NOTE: If February 28 or 29 falls on a weekend, the due date is pushed to Monday). 

Need more time to file a 1099-MISC? You can file a Form 8809 to request a 30-day extension for 1099-MISC and other forms (except 1099-NEC).

The IRS charges penalties for each late information return and each payee statement that was not provided as required. Visit the IRS web page on  information return penalties for detailed information

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