Tax Year 2026 1099-MISC Filing

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PAYER'S name

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1 Rents

$

OMB No. 1545-0115

Form 1099-MISC

(Rev. December 2026)

Miscellaneous Information

Street address

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Room or suite no.

2 Royalties

$

For calendar year

City or town

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Telephone number

3 Other income

$

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4 Federal income tax withheld

$

Copy B

For Recipient

State or province

Country

ZIP or foreign postal code

5 Fishing boat proceeds

$

6 Medical and health care payments

$

PAYER'S TIN

​

RECIPIENT'S TIN

​

7 Payer made direct sales totaling $5,000 or more of consumer products to recipient for resale

8 Substitute payments in lieu of dividends or interest

$

This is important tax information and is being furnished to the IRS. If you are required to file a return, a negligence penalty or other sanction may be imposed on you if this income is taxable and the IRS determines that it has not been reported.

RECIPIENT'S name

​

9 Crop insurance proceeds

$

10 Gross proceeds paid to an attorney

$

Street address

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Apt. no.

11 Fish purchased for resale

$

12 Section 409A deferrals

$

City or town

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13a Cash tips

$

13b TTOC

State or province

Country

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ZIP or foreign postal code

​

14 Overtime compensation

$

15 Nonqualified deferred compensation

$

FATCA filing requirement

Account number (see instructions)

16 State tax withheld

$

$

17 State/Payer's state no.

18 State income

$

$

Form 1099-MISC (Rev. 12-2026)

(keep for your records)

www.irs.gov/Form1099MISC

Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

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1099-MISC basics

What is Form 1099-MISC?

Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, is an IRS information return used by businesses and other payers to report certain payments made during the tax year. These payments may include rents, royalties, prizes, awards, medical and health care payments, and other reportable income.

Businesses generally file Form 1099-MISC when payments meet the applicable IRS reporting requirements. The form helps the IRS track reportable income and helps recipients report their income accurately.

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1099-MISC

2026

Box 1 Rents

$14,400

Box 2 Royalties

$3,850

Box 3 Other Income

$2,500

Box 4 Fed Withheld

$600

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Filing Basics

Who files Form 1099-MISC and who receives it?

Understand when your business must report miscellaneous payments and who may need a Form 1099-MISC.

Who Must File Form 1099-MISC?

Businesses and other payers generally must file Form 1099-MISC when they make qualifying payments that meet applicable IRS reporting requirements.

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    Businesses paying rent for office or commercial space
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    Businesses paying royalties
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    Companies providing prizes and awards
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    Businesses making reportable medical and health care payments
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    Businesses making qualifying payments to attorneys
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    Organizations making other reportable miscellaneous payments

Who Receives Form 1099-MISC?

Recipients may receive Form 1099-MISC when they receive qualifying payments that meet the applicable reporting rules.

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    Property owners receiving reportable rent
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    Authors, creators, and other royalty recipients
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    Winners receiving qualifying prizes and awards
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    Medical and health care providers receiving reportable payments
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    Attorneys receiving qualifying reportable payments
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    Other individuals or businesses receiving reportable miscellaneous income
Which Box

Where does each payment go on Form 1099-MISC?

Form 1099-MISC has several numbered boxes. These are the ones most payers use:

Box 1: Rents

Rent paid in the course of your trade or business, such as office or equipment rent.

Box 2: Royalties

Royalty payments, for example for books, patents, or other licensed work.

Box 3: Other income

Reportable payments that do not fit another box, such as prizes and awards.

Box 4: Federal income tax withheld

Backup withholding or other federal income tax you withheld from the payment.

Box 6: Medical and health care payments

Payments to physicians and other medical or health care providers.

Box 10: Gross proceeds to an attorney

Gross proceeds paid to an attorney in connection with legal services.

Not sure which form? Payments to contractors for services generally file Form 1099-NEC, not Form 1099-MISC. Confirm in the current
IRS instructions before filing

Tax Year 2026

Important Form 1099-MISC Updates for 2026

Form 1099-MISC introduces new reporting fields for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation, along with an updated federal reporting threshold for certain payment categories.

Here's what changed on Form 1099-MISC this year!

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New Box 13a — Cash Tips

Report cash tips included in Box 3, where applicable. This amount helps recipients determine their eligibility for the qualified tips deduction.

New Box 13b — TTOC Codes

Enter the applicable Treasury Tipped Occupation Code(s) for the recipient's tipped occupation when required.

New Box 14 — Overtime

Report qualified overtime compensation included in Box 3 when applicable. Generally, this covers the qualifying overtime premium.

Updated Threshold

Reporting threshold increased from $600 to $2,000 for qualifying rents, prizes, and other income.

$600

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$2,000

Important Dates

2026 Form 1099-MISC Filing Deadlines

Keep your miscellaneous income reporting on schedule with these important Tax Year 2026 dates.

FEBRUARY 2027

MONDAY

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Filing Deadline

Recipient Copies

February 1, 2027

Furnish Form 1099-MISC copies to recipients by the applicable deadline.

Electronic filing

March 31, 2027

File Form 1099-MISC electronically with the IRS by the applicable deadline.

Stay ahead of the 2026 filing season by preparing recipient information and reviewing payments before the deadline.

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Need an Extension to File with the IRS?

Request a 1099-MISC filing extension using Form 8809. Learn where and how to file, eligibility requirements, and due dates.

Need an Extension to Furnish Recipient Copies?

Use Form 15397 to request an extension of time to furnish recipient statements when permitted. The IRS requires this request to be submitted by fax and received no later than the original recipient-statement due date.

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Filing Requirements

What Information do you need?

Gather these details before preparing your Form 1099-MISC returns.

Payer Information

  • Business or payer name
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Business address
  • Contact information

Recipient Information

  • Recipient's legal name
  • Recipient's TIN (EIN or SSN)
  • Recipient's address
  • Tax classification, when relevant

Payment Information

  • Total reportable miscellaneous payments
  • Payment category and applicable Form 1099-MISC box
  • Federal income tax withheld, if applicable
  • Applicable state information
  • State income tax withheld, if applicable
  • Other information required for the return
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about filing requirements, deadlines, and instructions for IRS Form 1099-MISC.

Yes. Most types of miscellaneous income are taxable and generally must be reported on your federal income tax return. The IRS generally considers income taxable unless a specific tax law excludes it.

Common examples of taxable miscellaneous income include:

  • Prizes and awards – Cash or the fair market value of merchandise received from contests, sweepstakes, or game shows.
  • Gambling winnings – Winnings from lotteries, raffles, casinos, and other gambling activities.
  • Rental income – Income received from renting real estate or personal property, depending on the circumstances.
  • Royalties – Income from patents, copyrights, mineral properties, and similar assets.
  • Bartering income – The fair market value of goods or services received through a barter exchange.
  • Jury duty pay – Payments received for serving on a jury.
  • Certain nonemployee income – Income from freelance or independent work is generally taxable, although these payments are now reported on Form 1099-NEC rather than Form 1099-MISC.

Form 1099-K reports payments processed through credit cards and third-party payment networks (such as PayPal, Venmo, or eBay). In contrast, Form 1099-MISC reports certain direct miscellaneous business payments such as rent, royalties, and prizes.

FeatureForm 1099-MISCForm 1099-K
Issued byBusinesses making reportable miscellaneous payments directlyPayment card companies and third-party settlement organizations
TracksRent, royalties, prizes, awards, and medical paymentsGross payments for goods or services processed electronically
Common forLandlords, royalty recipients, and prize winnersOnline sellers, gig workers, and digital commerce

To enter a Form 1099-MISC, go to the 1099-MISC filing section and enter recipient and payment details. Select the appropriate payment type and enter amounts exactly as shown in each box on the form.

Where to Report by Box Number:

  • Box 1 (Rents): Enter under rental income (Schedule E) or business section.
  • Box 2 (Royalties): Enter under royalty or rental income (Schedule E).
  • Box 3 (Other Income): Enter as "Common Income" or "Misc Income Not Related to a Business" (Form 1040).
  • Box 4 (Federal Tax Withheld): Enter exact amount in the tax withholding section.
  • Box 6 (Medical Payments) or Box 10 (Attorney Proceeds): Enter under business or self-employment income.

Handling information returns like Form 1099-MISC requires close attention to detail. Mistakes can lead to IRS penalties or processing delays.

  • Using the Wrong Form Type (1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC)
  • Putting Information in the Wrong Boxes
  • Inaccurate or Mismatched Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs)
  • Overlooking Exclusions and Entity Types
  • Ignoring Third-Party Network Rules (PayPal, Venmo, etc.)
  • Missing Filing Deadlines