I paid other contractors for my self employment business. (They're not employees, no benefits, no W2). How do I answer "did you pay anyone wages"?

[KatherineC · Accepted solution]

You would answer No to this question.  You didn’t pay them wages.

However, you will be asked if you made payments that require you to issue a Form 1099.  If you paid any of your contractors $600 or more, you are required to file Form 1099-MISC. 

For further information please go to the link below:

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/am-i-required-to-file-a-form-1099-or-o...