topic I am a landlord with two houses. Do I need to file 1099 forms for independent contractors I have used? in Retirement tax questions

I am a landlord with two houses. Do I need to file 1099 forms for independent contractors I have used?

ahalmay — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:18:57 GMT

Have the rules changed recently?

If you are a landlord and are not a business then you do...

DoninGA — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:18:58 GMT

If you are a landlord and are not a business then you do not issue a Form 1099-MISC to independent contractors for services rendered on the rental property.

But the big question going on is this: "are rental proper...

TaxGuyBill — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:18:59 GMT

But the big question going on is this: "are rental properties a business"? Unfortunately, this is a big "gray area" with no clear-cut answer, but in MANY cases the answer is YES, which means a 1099-MISC is required.

I would recommend filing the 1099-MISCs, *ESPECIALLY* if the rentals show a profit.