Can I leave 1099-NEC box 6 empty if box 5 is also empty? It isn't letting me.

thutch10 · ‎February 5, 2026

MinhT1 · ‎February 5, 2026

If box 5 of your form 1099-NEC is blank (empty), this means that you do not have any state tax withheld and you can leave all 3 boxes 5, 6 and 7 blank.

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MinhT1 · ‎February 5, 2026

If box 5 of your form 1099-NEC is blank (empty), this means that you do not have any state tax withheld and you can leave all 3 boxes 5, 6 and 7 blank.

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Can I leave 1099-NEC box 6 empty if box 5 is also empty? It isn't letting me.