What Makes 1099 Filing Harder Than It Should Be
You’re not sure who actually needs one
Contractors, freelancers, vendors, the $600 threshold and LLC exceptions trip up a lot of business owners every year.
The January 31st deadline sneaks up
Miss it and the IRS can charge penalties per form, even when the mistake was an honest one.
Your CPA charges more than the filing is worth
Most CPAs charge $30 or more per form for work that takes minutes once your contractor list is organized.
What You Get With 1099 Filing
At $20 per form, here’s what’s included:
1099-NEC Form Preparation
Every contractor and vendor who qualifies gets a correctly prepared form, no guessing on classification.
Electronic Filing and Contractor Copies
Forms are filed electronically with the IRS, and copies go directly to your contractors.
Filed Before the January 31st Deadline
No penalty risk, no last-minute scramble.
Do You Need to File a 1099 for Someone You Paid?
Paid $600 or more for services
Products and merchandise don’t count, this threshold applies specifically to services.
Paid an individual, partnership, or most LLCs
Payments to corporations are usually excluded.
Paid a contractor, freelancer, or consultant, not an employee
Employees get a W-2. If you’re still not sure which applies, that’s exactly what the free call is for.
Three Steps to Filed 1099s
Send Me Your Contractor List
Names, payment totals, and W-9 information for anyone you paid $600 or more this year.
I Prepare and Review the Forms
Every form gets checked for accuracy before anything gets filed.
Filed and Delivered
Forms are filed electronically with the IRS and copies are sent to your contractors, all before the deadline.
Get Your 1099s Filed Without the Deadline Panic
Whether you have one contractor or twenty, I’ll make sure every form is accurate and filed on time. Whether you’re in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles, Portland, or Seattle, everything is handled remotely, so location never gets in the way.
Prefer to send an email? No problem! Visit my contact page to send me a message, and I’ll respond as soon as possible.
What Business Owners Ask About 1099 Filing Before Getting Started
How much does 1099 filing cost?
$20 per form, flat rate, regardless of how many contractors you’re filing for.
What's the deadline for filing 1099s?
January 31st. Forms need to be filed with the IRS and delivered to your contractors by that date.
Do I need to file a 1099 for payments under $600?
No. The $600 threshold applies per contractor, per year, for services paid to an individual or unincorporated business.
What if I'm not sure whether someone needs a 1099?
Send me the details on the free call and I’ll help you sort out who qualifies before anything gets filed.
Can you help if I'm filing late?
Yes. Late filing isn’t ideal, since penalties may apply, but I can still get your forms filed correctly and as quickly as possible.
What if a contractor won't give me a W-9?
Request it in writing and keep a record of that request. If they still don’t provide one, you can still be required to file, and in some cases you may need to withhold backup withholding on future payments. I can walk you through the right approach for your situation.
What if I need to correct a 1099 after it's filed?
It happens. I can file a corrected 1099 with the IRS and send an updated copy to your contractor, the sooner it’s caught, the simpler the fix.
Do you work with businesses outside California?
Yes. I work with clients across California, Oregon, and Washington through remote QuickBooks Online services.