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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 5:08:43 PM

Do I file a 1099 for a employee that earned less than $600

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New Member
May 31, 2019 5:08:45 PM

No, you don't have to file a Form 1099-MISC for non-employee compensation less than $600.

You must file Form 1099-MISC if any of the following situations apply:

  • Payments of $600 or more for services performed for your business by people not treated as your employees, such as fees to subcontractors, attorneys, accountants, or directors.

  • Rent payments of $600 or more, other than rents paid to real estate agents.

  • Prizes and awards of $600 or more that are not for services, such as winnings on TV or radio shows.

  • Royalty payments of $10 or more.

  • Payments to certain crew members by operators of fishing boats.

More information about Form 1099-MISC is at 


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New Member
May 31, 2019 5:08:45 PM

No, you don't have to file a Form 1099-MISC for non-employee compensation less than $600.

You must file Form 1099-MISC if any of the following situations apply:

  • Payments of $600 or more for services performed for your business by people not treated as your employees, such as fees to subcontractors, attorneys, accountants, or directors.

  • Rent payments of $600 or more, other than rents paid to real estate agents.

  • Prizes and awards of $600 or more that are not for services, such as winnings on TV or radio shows.

  • Royalty payments of $10 or more.

  • Payments to certain crew members by operators of fishing boats.

More information about Form 1099-MISC is at 


New Member
May 31, 2019 5:08:48 PM

No you dont have to