@julie-a --
Note this IRS rule:
If the individual is considered an independent contractor and does not properly account to the
payer for reimbursed expenses, then any advances or reimbursements are to be included on a
Form 1099-MISC as taxable nonemployee compensation, along with other payments for their
services.
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5137.pdf
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
