What is a 1099 NEC and Who gets one
First let's start by addressing the name change, a 1099-nec and 1099-misc are not the same thing however until 2020 the 1099 misc was used for reporting non- employee compensation where as now the 1099-NEC is used for this purpose.
Now that we have that all cleared up who gets a 1099- NEC? Any individual not on the payroll on a contract to complete a project or assignment, who was paid more than $600.00
So in plan English what this means is if you made an individual more than $600.00 to do graphic design, social media manager, design your website, update your SEO, ETC, and they are not an S-corp or C- corp you would issue them a 1099- NEC.
Do you have to have a contact? NO, this is just a way of saying that you agreed on a task and price, however they are not an employee because you did not provide set hours or specifications on how they must complete this task.
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35 Tax Deductions for Creative Business Owners
35 Tax Deductions for Creative Business Owners
- Website
- Social media ad
- Business Cards
- Signs for trade or craft shows
- Business license
- Permits
- Materials ( yarn, fabrics, Wax, T-shirts, vinyl, beads, etc)
- Canva subscription
- Photo shop subscription
- Business loan interest
- Equipment rental
- Space rental ( booth)
- insurance
- Legal consultation
- Accounting
- Continued Education
- Books for your business
- Office Supplies
- Postage
- Shipping Supplies
- Phone
- Internet
- Travel Expenses
- Wages paid to others
- credit card processing fees
- Listing fees
- Auto Expenses
- Banking fees
- Repairs to office space
- Business association membership dues
- Computer
- Gift for Customers (up to $25.00)
- Health insurance
- Software
- Business use of home (Utilities, property tax, insurance, mortgage interest)
The important thing to ask yourself with any expense is.... Is this expense ordinary and necessary for your business ? If the answer is YES you can deduct it, however if the answer is no to either set...
