Reminder for Business Owners: 1099-NEC Filing Deadline Approaching

If you paid $600 or more during the 2025 calendar year to individuals, independent contractors, or non-corporations for services, you are required to issue a Form 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation).

Who Needs a 1099-NEC?

• Freelancers

• Subcontractors

• Sole proprietors

• Any non-employee who provided services and was paid $600 or more

Important Deadlines

• Recipient Deadline: February 2, 2026

  (Normally January 31, but it falls on a weekend this year.)

• IRS Filing Deadline: February 2, 2026

  Whether filing electronically or by paper.

Why It Matters

Failing to file on time can result in penalties. Staying compliant ensures smooth tax reporting and avoids unnecessary fines.