I received a 1099 NEC; it is asking for a business code. I understand that I am considered "self employed" and I was hired as a "contractor" through a landscaping company, however, I have NO IDEA what to enter as a business code.

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I received a 1099 NEC; it is asking for a business code. I understand that I am considered "self employed" and I was hired as a "contractor" through a landscaping company, however, I have NO IDEA what to enter as a business code.

Business codes are used by the IRS to categorize your business for statistical purposes only. The code you enter won't affect the outcome of your tax return. Click below to choose your platform. Or you can use 999999.

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I received a 1099 NEC; it is asking for a business code. I understand that I am considered "self employed" and I was hired as a "contractor" through a landscaping company, however, I have NO IDEA what to enter as a business code.

I received a 1099 NEC; it is asking for a business code. I understand that I am considered "self employed" and I was hired as a "contractor" through a landscaping company, however, I have NO IDEA what to enter as a business code.

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I received a 1099 NEC; it is asking for a business code. I understand that I am considered "self employed" and I was hired as a "contractor" through a landscaping company, however, I have NO IDEA what to enter as a business code.

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