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June 1, 2019
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Contract labor 1099

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My small business (one man shop) paid a guy to do some work for the business in 2016. The total payment was $432. He does not have a business. This will not be recurring work, it was a one time deal. 1. Does he need a business license to do the work? 2. Does he need to provide me a W-9. 3. Do I need to 1099 him?

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Critter
Level 15
June 1, 2019
No, no & no.
Critter
Level 15
June 1, 2019
although having a W-9 in hand is always a good thing to do ... have all subs sign one BEFORE you give out the FIRST check of the year so that if you do end up paying them $600 or more during  the year you have the required info to complete a 1099 in January.   Easier to get it first then to try locating them later.
Level 2
June 1, 2019
Thank you for the quick answer! I will make sure I get W-9s in the future.
VolvoGirl
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Level 15
June 1, 2019

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