How to File 1099-MISC // Tax for Photographers

***CORRECTIONS***
1. 11:35 [Form 1096, Box 5] Forgot to mention in the video, add the sum total of all your [1099-MISC, Box 7] and enter into [Form 1096, Box 5].

2. 11:35 [Form 1096, Box 7] Mark with an "X" for 2019.

3. 8:49 [1099-MISC, Box 14] amounts are for settlements paid to attorneys. For other "regular" fees paid for attorney services, enter amounts in [Box 7] like you would any other contractor.
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1099-MISC forms are due by Jan 31, 2020. If you’ve hired people in 2019 as a photographer/videographer/content creator/freelancer... don’t forget to file your 1099-MISC forms. DO NOT WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE! You can’t do this the day before, so watch this video to find out why and how to fill it out.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Why You Should File
1:03 Electronic Filing (FIRE)
2:32 Hard-Copy Filing
3:58 How to Order Form 1099-MISC
5:24 Form 1096
6:20 How to Fill Out Form 1099-MISC
8:58 The $600 Threshold Misconceptions
11:35 How to Fill Out Form 1096
13:15 Which Copy Goes Where
14:00 Tips for Record-Keeping
16:20 Autocrat
17:00 Summary

1099-MISC Instructions:

Electronic filing (FIRE):

Order hard-copies (1099-MISC + 1096) for paper filing HERE:

Where to file by mail:

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[thehealingvibration]

THE BEST video for understanding what needs to be done for the rather confusing process of 1099NEC filing. One thing I would love to see is how to file the FIRE and which forms can be filed that way. thanks so much!!

[danjones]

This is a really helpful video, Andrew. You actually reduced my stress level after watching this.

[Mrracer]

1099 Misc will no longer work for independent contractors for 2020. The IRS has revived the 1099 NEC which is solely for non employee compensations. Everything else is great information to know. Video is very detailed! thanks for sharing.

[mr.mikesart]

I really appreciate the thoroughness of this video. Especially the how.
Most just Cover theory.
Not the nuts and bolts

[meowotter]

This was SOOOO helpful and reassuring. Thank you for taking the time to make this!


*for anyone who missed the deadline, I chatted w the IRS customer service (surprisingly nice and patient), and he said if you're filing for the first time and had no idea what the deadline was, you can try to petition the fine and they're typically understanding. Hope it's helpful for anyone who was stressing like I was!

[thegroupharmonyalley]

I didn't get my order for the IRS on time. All I got was a note saying they were out of stock and they would fulfill the order ASAP, telling me there's no need to call, or re-order. Well...they never fulfilled the order. I thank you for clueing me in that you can order for the following year; that hadn't occurred to me.

[puravida]

Best video on youtube about Form 1099. I am impressed with all the links you provide and the very clear instructions. Very very helpful. Thanks

[aaronallenlmt]

Thank you for taking the time to make this informative video Andrew. I realize it's a few years old now, but it helped clarify I wasn't on crazy pills regarding the cover page etc. I also learned I need to file these with my state too. Much appreciated!

[ryancollins]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful I'm actually doing this right now. One thing - you can also buy these forms from office supply stores if you found out this needed to go out by the end of the month like me. You're definitely going to pay a premium it's like $20-25 for the 5 forms from Office Depot but it's better than owing more than that in penalties to the IRS

[elizabethhoude]

The best video ever Andrew! - Merry Christmas to me! thank you, thank you.

[favian]

Great information! Best video on the top that I have seen.

[laurenwraymysoaudition]

This is very helpful, started a new company and this is one this that I can check of the list.

[Fcbfan]

Thank you!! Super informative, but its 10:23 and it’s Jan 31 omg!! I’m too late so now I’m in trouble too late to panic! Actually I’m pretty hood at panicking but honestly you answered a lot of questions I had!! Thank you

[marissaaceituno]

Thank you so much!!! This was really helpful, you were so pleasantly to watch very calm and collective. Thank you.

[reelsallday]

Office depot also sells the 1099's in store

[brendanhall]

Awesome instructional video. I followed your instructions to the letter and got them all done tonight! Thank you for your help. Maybe you can do a video about how to file electronically with the IRS called "Fire". I would like to know what forms to fill out with the IRS via there website and do all my 1099s with "FIRE" electronically for 2020. I run my company as an LLC and I do have a EIN# already. Once again thank you for this great video! Your instructions were so easy to follow. I hope you consider my suggestion for the IRS "FIRE" instructional video as well.

[Tartinitone]

Thank you for a ton of helpful information. The comments were helpful for updates as well. I was wondering if you can fold and put in a regular envelope and didn't see any comments about that. It looks like that is not allowed per the IRS website in case anybody else is wondering. It actually says it on the 2021 Form 1096.

[katiaferreira]

I LOVE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN... THANK YOU

[yalmarzelaya]

Great video very informative. I would like to see a video of the excel or google sheet how you formated the document. thanks.

[anavan]

Good catch, 2. 11:35 [Form 1096, Box 7] Mark with an "X" for 2019. Recommend using the 2019 forms to avoid the draft forms.