Fill in Form 1099-NEC online
Reports payments a business made to an independent contractor or other non-employee for services.
Do not sign this form electronically. Form 1099-NEC has to be signed by hand, in person or through the agency’s own filing system. You can type your details into the PDF here, then print it and follow the official instructions to sign and submit it.
Form 1099-NEC at a glance
- Official name
- Nonemployee Compensation
- Issued by
- IRS
- Country
- United States
- Category
- Tax
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- Businesses that pay freelancers and contractors, and the contractors who receive Copy B.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
Form 1099-NEC has no signature line. Copy A filed on paper is sent with Form 1096, and many filers e-file instead.
- Instructions
- Official IRS page
Form 1099-NEC reports payments for services made to people who are not your employees, such as freelancers and independent contractors. The payer sends Copy B to the worker and files Copy A with the IRS. Open the official form from irs.gov in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type into the fillable recipient copies and download them to print or send. The file is handled in your browser and never leaves your device.
How to fill in Form 1099-NEC
Check you need to file
For payments made in tax years beginning after 2025 the general reporting threshold is $2,000 under the IRS instructions, up from $600. Check the current instructions for the year you are reporting.
Open the current form
Use the button on this page to open f1099nec.pdf from irs.gov in Sign PDF. It contains Copy A, Copy 1, Copy B and Copy 2.
Payer and recipient details
Enter your name, address and TIN as the payer, then the recipient's name, address and TIN from the Form W-9 they gave you.
Fill in the boxes
Box 1a is nonemployee compensation. Other boxes cover cash tips, overtime, the direct sales check box, golden parachute payments, federal tax withheld and state information.
Give Copy B to the recipient
Download the completed copy and give Copy B to the contractor by 31 January, on paper or electronically if they have agreed.
File Copy A with the IRS
File by 31 January. Do not print Copy A from this PDF: e-file through the IRS Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) or order official scannable forms. E-filing is required if you file 10 or more information returns in total.
What you need before you start
- The recipient's legal name, address and TIN, usually from their Form W-9.
- Your own name, address and EIN or SSN.
- The total paid during the year and any federal or state tax withheld.
- The instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.
Why you cannot file Copy A from the PDF
The IRS says Copy A on irs.gov is for information only. It is printed in a special red ink that its scanners read, and filing a printed copy can lead to a penalty. File Copy A electronically, for example through the free IRIS portal, or order official scannable forms from IRS.gov/EmployerForms. Copy B, Copy 1 and Copy 2 can be printed from the PDF.
Common mistakes
- Filing a printed Copy A downloaded from irs.gov.
- Using Form 1099-MISC for contractor fees that belong on 1099-NEC.
- Missing the 31 January deadline, which applies to both the recipient copy and the IRS copy.
- A recipient name and TIN that do not match.
Form 1099-NEC: frequently asked questions
When is Form 1099-NEC due?
By 31 January, both to the recipient and to the IRS. If that date falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.
What is the threshold for Form 1099-NEC?
The IRS instructions set a $2,000 minimum for most payments in tax years beginning after 2025, to be adjusted for inflation from 2027. Earlier years used $600.
Do I need to sign Form 1099-NEC?
No. The form has no signature line. If you file Copy A on paper, you include a signed Form 1096 transmittal.
What is the difference between 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC?
1099-NEC is for pay for services by non-employees. 1099-MISC covers other payments such as rents, royalties, prizes and attorney gross proceeds.
Can I file Form 1099-NEC online for free?
Yes. The IRS Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) lets businesses e-file Forms 1099 for free.
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