When To Issue Form 1099-MISC

Form 1099-MISC is used to report a variety of different types of payments, including payments for services performed by non-employees, for legal services, for medical care payments, and for rent. In general Form 1099-MISC is required if:

·         the person making the payment is engaged in a trade or business,

·         if the person receiving the payment is not a corporation, and

·         the total of all payments throughout the year to the recipient was at least $600.