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If you are a contractor employed by a firm or individual to provide a service, they will almost certainly require you to fill out a W-9 form. You must validate information such as your name, residence, and tax id. The IRS website has all of the W-9 pages available and step-by-step instructions on filling them out.

If you paid someone who is not your employee, such as a subcontractor, attorney or accountant $600 or more for services provided during the year, a Form 1099-NEC needs to be completed, and a copy of Form 1099-NEC must be provided to the independent contractor by January 31 of the year following payment.

The general rule is that an individual is an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work and not what will be done and how it will be done. If you are an independent contractor, then you are self-employed.

Independent contractors report their income on Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship). Also file Schedule SE (Form 1040), Self-Employment Tax if net earnings from self-employment are $400 or more.

How is Form 1099-NEC completed? Obtain a copy of Form 1099-NEC from the IRS or a payroll service provider. Provide the name and address of both the payer and the recipient. Calculate the total compensation paid. Note the amount of taxes withheld if backup withholding applied.

Here are the steps to follow to prepare a Form 1099-NEC. Collect personal information from independent contractors with a W-9 Form. All independent contractors need to complete Form W-9. ... Confirm payment amount. ... Complete the details submit Copy A to IRS. ... Provide Copy B to the independent contractor. ... Keep a copy for yourself.