I did a one-off house flip (not a dealer) and owned the property just over one year. Do I need to send a 1099-NEC to contractors I paid more than $600?

[ACtaxpayer]

I bought it in 2021 and sold it in 2022 for a profit.  I assume it will be taxed as capital gains and not ordinary income since it's a one-off flip.  During renovations I paid four different contractors over $600 each.  I have the SSNs for 3 of them...but am I even required to send any 1099-NECs for an investment property that wasn't a rental and I'm not a dealer?  The house was never rented or lived in, just renovated and held for slightly over one year.

[DavidD66]

Yes.  According to the IRS you are required to send a Form 1099-NEC to contractors you paid $600 or more "... when payments are made in the course of your trade or business... .You are engaged in a trade or business if you operate for gain or profit."  Buying a house to flip would qualify as operating for gain or profit.  

[ACtaxpayer]

Thanks so much--that's really helpful.  Now I just need to figure out what to do for the one contractor who didn't give me his SSN#...he knew I might need it (I told him last year) but now he isn't replying to my emails.  :(

[pk]

@ACtaxpayer , having read through original post  and  agreeing with the comments/answers by @DavidD66 , just wanted to point out that  gains are  ONLY given capital treatment  if , and only if , the underlying asset  was held / owned for ONE YEAR or longer.   I hope  you have had at least 365 days  between the two closings  ( buying and selling ). Else  the gain will be treated short-term and taxed as ordinary income.

[ACtaxpayer]

Thank you PK.  Yes, I owned the house for 366 days exactly.  The buyer wanted to close early but I said no way.