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January 7, 2025
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How do I file my contractor's income with new PayPal law?

  • January 7, 2025
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Hello, 

 

I paid a contractor through PayPal AND Zelle. I know they will receive a 1099 from PayPal for PART of their income but how do I report this on my taxes. For example (fictional numbers below): 

I paid Susie:

$20,000 via PayPal for which she will receive a 1099 from PayPal (not me) 

$25,000 via Zelle for which I guess I need to send her a 1099 for? (please let me know if I am correct). 

 

If this is in fact the case, how do I report this on my deductions especially what PayPal is sending her? I do not want $45K reported twice for her. 

    1 reply

    Employee
    January 7, 2025

    Are you an individual or a business paying the contractor?

    Sky2025Author
    January 7, 2025

    I am an individual but I would like to know the answer for businesses too.

    Employee
    January 7, 2025

    You don’t have to send a 1099.