For tax years prior to 2026, anyone engaged in a trade or business that pays compensation, rent, grants, etc. of $600 or more must file Form 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC.
Beginning in 2026, the threshold has been increased to $2,000. This will be indexed for inflation starting in 2027 in multiples of $100.
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