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Payment for handyman

Badgerland13 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:13:35 GMT

As a small self employed business person, am I understanding that if it’s under $600, I can pay a handyman $600 without giving him a 1099? What are the ramifications for him if I do not give him a 1099?

Re: Payment for handyman

Critter-3 — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:14:53 GMT

If this is someone who has their own business and you only use them once and you get a reciept from them then a 1099 is not really needed.

Re: Payment for handyman

VolvoGirl — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:15:22 GMT

He still has to report all his income even if he doesn't get a 1099NEC from anyone. It would be self employment income to him and fill out schedule C for it. He will pay self employment tax on a profit of $400 or more.

Re: Payment for handyman

Badgerland13 — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:36:32 GMT

They do not have their own business

Re: Payment for handyman

Badgerland13 — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:37:27 GMT

He is not employed, so can I pay him $400 without him having to report it and allow me to report it as an expense

Re: Payment for handyman

Badgerland13 — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:40:01 GMT

Can I pay him in the form of a Menards, gift card and mark it as a business expense/gift?