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ContinueThere are several 1099 requirements for landlords, for example, if they hire an independent contractor and pay them more than $600 over the course of the year.
The American Rescue Plan of 2021 included a provision to change the requirements for filing a Form 1099. Before the plan you'd only need to file one if you made over $20,000 in aggregate from more than 200 transactions for goods and services. However, the plan alters this reporting standard significantly, setting the threshold at any payment over $5,000 for 2024, $2,500 for 2025, and $600 for 2026 onwards.
Learn more about the 1099 for rent requirements here.
Form 1099 is used to report income from self-employment earnings as well as interest and dividends. The party making these payments is actually the one responsible for filing the 1099 form.
For example, as a landlord, if you receive rental payments via an electronic payments processor and they exceed $5,000 during the 2024 tax year, you should expect to receive a 1099-K form. Additionally, should you make payments for services performed by independent contractors for the purposes of operating your business, you will need to provide them with a 1099-NEC if they cross the threshold.
The IRS relies on these 1099s as a way to monitor miscellaneous income sources that may not be recorded on a traditional W-2 form. By comparing 1099s with reported income, the IRS is able to determine the accuracy of these reported earnings.
Under the new rules self-managing rental property owners will need to file a Form 1099-K if they accepted credit card or debit card transactions that amount to more than $5,000 during the 2024 tax year.
If a landlord works with an independent contractor for repairs and maintenance, they will need to provide them with a 1099-NEC if they cross the $600 total threshold.
A 1099-Misc is relevant if you collect rent via cash or check.
Here are some other situations where you may be required to submit a 1099 form:
The short answer, no. The IRS requires these forms and there’s no option to refuse or file alternatives. However, there are several exceptions to the rules as they apply to property managers and landlords.
There are a number of exceptions to having to submit forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC. For a full list of exceptions, visit the IRS website.
It is not required if:
As mentioned above, the changes to the 1099 requirements for landlords have been delayed until 2024. Meaning the original standard of $20,000 and 200 transactions will persist throughout the entirety of 2023. However, this change is being phased in. For 2024, this threshold will be reduced to $5,000. For 2025 this is reduced to $2,500, and from 2026 onwards the threshold will be $600.
Use the Form 1099 NEC (PDF) to report payments of $600 or more to gig workers, independent contractors, unincorporated service providers, and vendors (individuals or LLCs) that performed work for you related to the rental business. This can include:
Form 1099 MISC is to be filed for people or non-incorporated entities that were paid at least $600 in miscellaneous income.
You will file a Form 1099 MISC (PDF) (Miscellaneous Income) for each person in the course of your business to whom you have paid the following during the year:
For each individual or entity that you intend to file a 1099 form for, you will need the following information.
It’s always a good idea to require any vendor that you use to fill out a W-9 when you first engage them with your business. Additionally, it’s best practice to ask for an updated W-9 on an annual basis for all current contractors or vendors. This will help you ensure that you don’t end up scrambling for the information at the end of the tax year and you don’t get caught out by any changes to their business, such as a change of address.
Tip: You can file your 1099s online through the IRS File Electronic Returns Electronically (FIRE) system.
With Landlord Studio you can easily calculate how much you paid each of your contractors over the tax year. When recording expenses, assign them to a specific contractor or vendor in the system, then at the end of the year, run our supplier expense report to get a comprehensive breakdown.
Running a report with Landlord Studio takes a matter of moments, select your expense categories, properties, date range, and property owner and hit “Run Report”. We instantly generate the report to be downloaded, printed, or shared with your business partner or accountant via email.
Tax season can be daunting there are numerous forms to fill out from a Schedule E to your 1099s. Often landlords don’t know when or for whom they need to fill out a Form 1099-NEC or what to do with the Form 1099-K they receive.
As such, it's advised to consult a tax professional, certified personal accountant (CPA), or qualified financial advisor to ensure that you file an accurate tax return and to help you prepare your 1099s.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is intended to be general informational purposes, not advice. Every portfolio and situation is different, and rules regarding 1099s vary from state to state, as such, make sure you consult an accountant, attorney, tax professional, or financial advisor to ensure you are submitting correctly, as well as maximizing your returns/deductions.
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