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posted Feb 4, 2021 12:41:13 PM

I paid a man $1660 to drive fence posts for a fence. Am I required to file a 1099?

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Level 15
Feb 4, 2021 12:47:21 PM

You would issue a 1099 if you paid for this service as part of a business, including a farm.  If this was a purely personal expense, you don't need to issue 1099s to the contractors you hire.

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Level 15
Feb 4, 2021 12:47:21 PM

You would issue a 1099 if you paid for this service as part of a business, including a farm.  If this was a purely personal expense, you don't need to issue 1099s to the contractors you hire.