Do I send 1099 for the commission I paid?

[ehugyetz]

I am working as an independent contractor truck driver. The company whom I taking the job, charging me 10% commission, which they deduct weekly from my pay.

They find the hauling route for me, making a contract of total amount to be paid, handling all the documents with it and accounting - I do my driving route and get paid of the $Total Amount of the haul - (minus) 10% commission fee.

But since I pay them a commission, do I need to report to IRS and send them a 1099? Or just simply list it as expense?

[Rainman12 · Accepted solution]

Simply list it as expense. 1099-MISC is only required for amounts paid to persons.