Information Return Intelligence

Episode 44: Form 1099-K Part 3

Sep 8, 2026 14:52

This week on Information Return Intelligence, we wrap up our three-part series on Form 1099-K by tackling a common question: Why not just issue a Form 1099-NEC and avoid all the complexity?

The answer is simple: because the regulations say not to.

Here are the other parts:

Part 1

Part 2

When 1099-K Takes Priority

Suppose you pay a contractor $1,000 by check or ACH in April and another…