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posted Jan 15, 2020 12:35:53 PM

How do I complete a 1099-MISC for 2019 to one independent contractor ?

Need help complting the 1099-misc and can I handwrite theinformation in the boxes ?

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Level 15
Jan 15, 2020 4:07:53 PM

Handwritten forms are allowed (unless they exceed a certain number) so for one 1099-MISC you will be fine.

 

However, you do need the properly formatted (official) forms which you can get from directly from the IRS at the link below (i.e., you cannot just make copies of the forms from a file).

 

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/online-ordering-for-information-returns-and-employer-returns