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posted Jun 7, 2019 3:34:12 PM

I am partnered with another business who sends me sales leads which we pay them a commission. Do I track these payments as a 1099 or is that just for individuals?

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:34:13 PM

Yes, fee-splitting or referral fee payments should be reported on Form-1099.

If the following four conditions are met, you must generally report a payment as nonemployee compensation.

  • You made the payment to someone who is not your employee.

  • You made the payment for services in the course of your trade or business (including government agencies and nonprofit organizations).

  • You made the payment to an individual, partnership, estate, or, in some cases, a corporation. 

  • You made payments to the payee of at least $600 during the year.

    For more detailed information, please refer to this IRS publication: Instructions for Form 1099-MISC

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:34:13 PM

Yes, fee-splitting or referral fee payments should be reported on Form-1099.

If the following four conditions are met, you must generally report a payment as nonemployee compensation.

  • You made the payment to someone who is not your employee.

  • You made the payment for services in the course of your trade or business (including government agencies and nonprofit organizations).

  • You made the payment to an individual, partnership, estate, or, in some cases, a corporation. 

  • You made payments to the payee of at least $600 during the year.

    For more detailed information, please refer to this IRS publication: Instructions for Form 1099-MISC