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Information returns · 2026 payments

Form 1099-MISC: Miscellaneous Payment Reporting

What belongs on Form 1099-MISC, how it differs from Form 1099-NEC, and the revised general threshold for many payments made in 2026.

Last reviewed: August 21, 2026United States · FederalPrimary-source reviewed
2026 threshold change: For payments made in 2026, the general reporting threshold for several Form 1099-MISC categories increased from $600 to $2,000. Royalties generally remain reportable at $10 or more, and some categories have different rules.

Common Form 1099-MISC categories

Form 1099-MISC is used for specified miscellaneous payments such as rents, royalties, prizes and awards not for services, certain medical and health care payments, crop insurance proceeds, and gross proceeds paid to attorneys. The applicable box and threshold depend on payment type.

Not nonemployee compensation

Payments for services performed by independent contractors generally belong on Form 1099-NEC, not Form 1099-MISC. Payment-card and certain third-party-network transactions may instead be reportable by the payment settlement entity on Form 1099-K.

January 31General recipient-statement date, subject to special February 15 rules for certain boxes.
Feb. 28 / Mar. 31General IRS paper/electronic filing dates for Form 1099-MISC.

Reporting controls

  • Collect and validate Form W-9 information before payment.
  • Classify the payment before selecting a form and box.
  • Separate payments processed through reportable payment-card networks.
  • Apply backup withholding when required.
  • Aggregate all covered information returns when applying the 10-return e-file threshold.

Primary sources

This resource is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, benefits, safety, or other professional advice. Requirements and individual circumstances vary. Confirm current rules with authoritative sources and qualified advisors.

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