Form 1099-K: Key Takeaways!
- Form 1099-K reports commercial payments made via payment cards and third-party network transactions. This includes credit or debit Card Payments, payment Apps, and Online marketplaces.
- The IRS has set the reporting threshold for Form 1099-K as $5,000 or more for the 2024 tax year, regardless of the number of transactions.
- Generally, Payment Settlement Entities (PSEs), Multiple PSEs, and Electronic Payment Facilitators (EPFs) are required to file Form 1099-K with the IRS.
You must file Form 1099-K with the IRS before the required deadline.
1099-K Filing Methods | Deadline |
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Electronic Filing | March 31, 2025 |
Recipient Copy | January 31, 2025 |
What Information is Required to E-file Form 1099-K Online?
- 1. Filer’s Info: Name, EIN, address, telephone number, and filer type (Payment Settlement Entity (PSE), Electronic Payment Facilitator (EPF), or other third party.
- 2. Payee’s Info: Name, TIN, address and account number
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3. Payment Info: This includes,
- i. Transaction type (Payment card or third-party network)
- ii. Gross amount of transactions
- iii. Card-not-present (CNP) transaction that involves online, phone, or catalog sales
- iv. Merchant category code
- v. Number of payment transactions
- vi. Total reportable payment transactions for each month
- 4. Federal Income Tax Withheld (if any)
- 5. State Tax Info: State abbreviated name, payer’s state identification number, and state income tax withheld.
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Frequently Asked Questions to File 1099 K Online
What is IRS Form 1099-K?
IRS Form 1099-K is an IRS form used to report the settlement of reportable payment transactions made through payment cards or third-party networks for each calendar year.
Who Must File 1099-K?
Form 1099-K is filed by payment card companies, payment apps, and online marketplaces for individuals or entities that receive more than $5,000 for goods or services during the corresponding tax year.
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Some of the common types of entities that are required to file 1099-K include,
- Online payment apps such as PayPal, Venmo, and Cash app.
- Auction sites
- Ticket selling platform
- Car rental platform
- Craft or maker marketplace
- Real estate marketplace
- Crowdfunding platform
- Freelancer marketplace.
What is the new threshold of Form 1099-K?
The new threshold for Form 1099-K is $5,000 regardless of the number of transactions for the 2024 tax year, as the IRS has postponed the anticipated change of the $600 threshold to 2026 and after. The 1099-K threshold for 2025 is $2,500.To learn more about the 1099-K threshold for the 2024 tax year, click here.
When is the deadline to file Form 1099-K?
- The filer must furnish recipient copies of Form 1099-K by
January 31, 2025. - The due date to file 1099-K with the IRS on paper is
February 28, 2025. - The due date to file 1099-K electronically is
March 31, 2025..
Note: If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
What are the Boxes in
Form 1099-K?
Form 1099-K comprised of 8 Boxes. You have to enter the required information in each box.
Filer’s Information
1. Name, Address, City or Town, State, Postal Code, and Phone Number
2. TIN (EIN/SSN)
3. Filer Type (PSE or EPF)
4. Transaction type (Payment Card or Third-party network)
Payee Information
1. Name
2. TIN
3. Address
Payment information
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Box 1a: Gross Payment Card/Third-Party Network Transactions
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Box 1b: Card Not Present Transaction
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Box 2: Merchant Category Code (MCC)
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Box 3: Number of Payment Transactions
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Box 4: Federal Income Tax Withheld
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Box 5a to 5I: Total reportable payment transactions for each month
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Box 6 to 8: State Information
Want to know how to complete Form 1099-K? Follow these step-by-step Form 1099-K Instructions to guide you through the process.
What is the difference between Form 1099 K, NEC and MISC?
Form 1099-K reports payments made through payment cards and third-party networks, while Form 1099-MISC is typically used for miscellaneous payments made through cash or check. Form 1099-NEC, on the other hand, is specifically used to report non-employee compensation made through cash or check. To learn more in detail about Form 1099-K vs NEC vs MISC, Click here.