Form 1099-MISC & Independent Contractors
Question: What is the difference between a Form W-2 and a Form 1099-MISC? |
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Answer: Both of these forms are called information returns.
The Form W-2 is used by employers to:
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Report wages, tips and other compensation paid to an employee.
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To report the employee's income tax and Social Security taxes withheld and any advanced earned income credit payments.
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To report wage information to the employee, the Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration.
A Form 1099-MISC is:
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Used to report payments made in the course of a trade or business to another person or business who is not an employee.
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Required among other things, when payments of $10 or more in gross royalties or $600 or more in rents or compensation are paid.
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Provided by the payer to the IRS and the person or business that received the payment.
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: December 04, 2008