You would answer No to this question. You didn’t pay them wages.
However, you will be asked if you made payments that require
you to issue a Form 1099. If you paid
any of your contractors $600 or more, you are required to file Form
1099-MISC.
For further information please go to the link below:
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/am-i-required-to-file-a-form-1099-or-o...
