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klinsea560
March 3, 2025
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My landlord asked me to file form 1099 misc for the rent I paid. The rent is a business location, however I do not have business revenue.

  • March 3, 2025
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Does the 1099 misc ask what the property is rented for?

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    KrisD15
    KrisD15
    March 3, 2025

    No, the 1099-MISC only reports that the income was rent, not what the rental was for. 

    You can report the rent you paid to him on Form 1099-MISC.

    He does not NEED Form 1099-MISC to claim the rent income, but if you are a business, and you paid rent, you should issue that form and send him a copy. (The IRS gets a copy as well) 

     

    Even with no business income, you could claim business expenses if the business is active. 

     

    Filing Form 1099-MISC was due January 31, 2025

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