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svaby226
June 6, 2019
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If I do not 1099 a contractor because I paid them less than $600, can I still right off the pay as an expense for the business? Thanks!

  • June 6, 2019
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    Carl11_2
    Carl11_2
    Employee
    June 6, 2019

    Yes. You are required to claim all business expenses regardless of the amount, and it doesn't matter if a 1099-MISC is required or not.

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    Cat69
    August 7, 2021

    How and where do I claim money paid to a contractor for work less than $600?

     

    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirl
    Employee
    August 7, 2021

    Was this for your business?  You can only enter it as an expense on Schedule C for self employment.  You don't need to give them a 1099NEC for less than 600.

     

    That is Contract Labor on Schedule C line 11.  How to enter Contract Labor

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-enter-contract-labor/00/27407

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