Ask HN: Taxes and Consulting
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You should get a 1099-MISC from them if the amount you earned was over $600. They should have requested that you fill out a W-9 prior to this which is a form that gives them your social security number (or federal ID number if you've got a company entity).
However, it is possible you might not get a 1099 even if you're supposed to receive one, and, you're still responsible for reporting it.
However, it is possible you might not get a 1099 even if you're supposed to receive one, and, you're still responsible for reporting it.
Very helpful. Thank you.
I am not an accountant, but I recommend including a schedule C listing the income in your return. Just treat your business as a sole proprietorship. It will probably take about 15 minutes using TurboTax.
Although, the company is required to File a 1099 with the IRS, if you don't get a copy they don't suffer a penalty based on my research in 2003 (again I am not an accountant).
Although, the company is required to File a 1099 with the IRS, if you don't get a copy they don't suffer a penalty based on my research in 2003 (again I am not an accountant).
AFAIK, whatever income you get you are responsible for declaring it. You could either declare it as Misc Income in your return or if this is a continued relationship with the said company, they can issue a 1099 for you as a consultant.
There is plenty of information on the IRS website regarding this.
I hope this helps.
There is plenty of information on the IRS website regarding this.
I hope this helps.
Yes, it does. Thanks!
I completely forgot about the 1099-MISC. Thanks folks!
I do not usually consult for pay outside of my full-time job; however, I helped out a buddy this year and did a little contract work (web development) on the side. Thus, this is all new for me (consulting/taxes).
I got paid in checks directly from the company with no tax withholding (federal, social security, etc.).
What's the protocol for handling taxes in this case? Should I contact the company to get their tax ID and file myself, or are they supposed to or required to create a W-2 for me? Are there any additional IRS forms needed (federal level)?
Thanks in advance!