Form 1099 MISC - IRS New Changes for 2021 - Explained

Updated on January 26, 2023 - 10 :30 AM by Admin, TaxBandits

The Form 1099-MISC has undergone big changes in the past tax year or two. Up until the tax year 2019, this form was used to report non-employee compensation (in box 7). Then, for the 2020 tax year, the IRS re-introduced Form 1099-NEC for the sole purpose of reporting non-employee compensation separately. Now the Form 1099-MISC is primarily used to report Miscellaneous Information.

Table of Content:

1. What are the New changes on 1099 MISC for the 2021 Tax Year?

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  • The most notable change is Form 1099-MISC’s new name. The Form 1099-MISC title is now changed to Miscellaneous Information. Previously it was Miscellaneous Income.

Changes on Box 7 of Form 1099 MISC

  • Box 7 is now renamed: Payer made direct sales totaling $5,000 or more of consumer products to the recipient for resale.

Changes on Box 11 of Form 1099 MISC

  • Box 11 has also been updated, payers should report Fish Purchased for Resale
    in this box.
  • This was previously reported on Form 1099 NEC and now filers need to report on Form 1099 MISC Box 11

Changes in Electronic Filing Requirement

  • There may be some changes to the e-filing requirements under the TaxPayers First Act of 2019. Under a recent IRS proposal, the current limit of 250 forms would be reduced to 100. The proposal has not been finalized yet, but there is a chance that it could affect your 2021 reporting.

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2. When is the Form 1099 MISC deadline?

  • Form 1099-MISC has 3 different deadlines. One for sending out the recipient copies, one for paper filing and another for e-filing. In order to stay IRS compliant, payers need to file Form 1099-MISC, reporting miscellaneous Information before the deadline.
  • Recipient copies must be distributed by January 31st. If you are reporting payments in box 8 or 10, the due date is February 15
  • If you are paper filing copies with the IRS, the deadline is February 28
  • If you are filing 1099-MISC electronically, the deadline is March 31

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