Hi,
I am currently self employed and I work in many buildings in NYC where I have hire architects and engineers for DOB filings. I get paid in personal checks from my clients and I deposit those checks in my personal bank account. I do have a company registered with the state etc. but I don't use it.
When I pay architects and/or engineers from my personal bank account, am I obligated to give them a 1099 form? Or how does this tax process for hiring independent contractors work? Am i responsible for claiming their taxes?
Thank you for your advice.