# When to 1099

**URL:** <https://discussion.mainstreetbusinesspodcast.com/t/when-to-1099/179>\
**Category:** General Q & A\
**Created:** [December 6, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://discussion.mainstreetbusinesspodcast.com/t/when-to-1099/179 "2022-12-06T14:54:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Logan22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7feea3/32.png) [@Logan22](https://discussion.mainstreetbusinesspodcast.com/u/Logan22)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://discussion.mainstreetbusinesspodcast.com/t/when-to-1099/179/1 "2022-12-06T14:54:16Z")

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Hey guys, love the show and the Tax and Legal Playbook! I’m hoping to get my hands on the Self-Directed IRA Handbook soon, too. Thanks for all you do for small business owners.

My question is about how to know when you need to 1099 a contractor or company. My rule of thumb has been that if they use their personal name, I should have them fill out the forms if I pay over $600. If they use a business name, however, I leave the onus on them. It’s none of my business whether they’re a sole prop, partnership, S or C corp, so I don’t ask. If the contractor doesn’t ask me for forms, I won’t 1099 them. Is this wrong? Do I need to be asking everyone? I have a feeling if I ask their tax status most people will lie and tell me they don’t need a 1099. Should I at least get their denial in writing in case shtf so I can deduct the expenses?

Example: Lawn care service. What are the odds a small local mowing business is actually a C-corp / exempt from getting a 1099 from me? At the same time, who’s really filing forms for a very legit seeming company, whether for business or personal lawn services?

Thank you

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex046/uploads/msbpod_openforum/original/1X/42f4af5f452c22dd6feece9c5b47d6a5185fa706.png) [@system](https://discussion.mainstreetbusinesspodcast.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://discussion.mainstreetbusinesspodcast.com/t/when-to-1099/179/2 "2022-12-15T23:17:24Z")

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Covered on today’s show. 12/15/22. Thanks for the post! Please share and give us a 5 Star on your favorite portal if you would. Thanks again and please continue to listen. Mark.