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New Form 1099-K Threshold for the 2026 Tax Year
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated the Form 1099-K reporting threshold of more than $20,000 in payments and more than 200 transactions.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated the previous Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), such as payment apps and online marketplaces. This change means the lower reporting thresholds that were planned for Form 1099-K no longer apply.
For the 2026 tax year, TPSOs are generally required to file Form 1099-K if total payments to a recipient exceed $20,000 and there are more than 200 transactions during the year.
In this article, we will discuss the Form 1099-K reporting threshold for the 2026 tax year, including the applicable requirements and what the threshold change means for businesses, payment platforms, and recipients.
Table of Contents:
Overview of the Form 1099-K
Form 1099-K reports payment transactions made through third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), which include payment apps, online marketplaces, and card processors. The form helps ensure that income received through such platforms is correctly reported to the IRS.
The new 1099-K reporting threshold for the 2026 tax year
The IRS has repealed the $600 threshold for Form 1099-K that was set to take effect under the American Rescue Plan Act. As a result, for the 2025 tax year, the reporting requirement has returned to the previous standard.
For the 2026 tax year, third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs)—such as payment apps and online marketplaces must file Form 1099-K only when total payments to a payee exceed $20,000 and the payee has more than 200 transactions during the year.
Why this Change?
- To eliminate confusion and compliance challenges surrounding the phased lower thresholds.
- To reduce the reporting burden on small businesses, casual sellers, and TPSOs.
What are the state filing requirements for 1099-K?
State filing requirements for Form 1099-K can vary from the federal filing requirements. It's essential to be aware of these differences to ensure compliance with state tax regulations.
State reporting requirements can change from year to year, and for the year 2025, some states haven’t released their updated reporting requirements yet. This section will be updated once the state authorities release their reporting requirements for 2025, ensuring that you have the most current information to fulfill your tax obligations accurately and in compliance with
state regulations.
Here are the state filing requirements for Form 1099-K for 2026.
| State | Filing requirement | Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $5,000 filing threshold. |
| Arkansas | CF/SF | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $2,500 filing threshold. |
| Colorado | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $5000 filing threshold. |
| District of Columbia | Direct State filing | File if threshold is $5,000 |
| Georgia | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $5,000 filing threshold. |
| Idaho | CF/SF | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $5,000 filing threshold. |
| Illinois | Direct State filing | $1,000 and 4 transactions |
| Indiana | Direct State filing | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $5,000 filing threshold. |
| Iowa | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $1,500 filing threshold. |
| Kansas | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $5,000 filing threshold. |
| Kentucky | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $5,000 filing threshold. |
| Louisiana | CF/SF | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $1,500 filing threshold. |
| Maryland | CF/SF | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | Direct State filing | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $1,500 filing threshold. |
| New Jersey | CF/SF | $1,000 and 0 transaction |
| Rhode Island | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $1,500 filing threshold. |
| South Carolina | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $1,500 filing threshold. |
| Utah | Direct State filing | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $1,500 filing threshold. |
| Vermont | Direct State filing | $1,500 and 0 transaction |
| Virginia | Direct State filing | $1,500 and 0 transaction |
| Wisconsin | If State Withholding | Form 1099-K should be reported regardless of the $1,500 filing threshold. |
When is the deadline to file Form 1099-K for the 2026 tax year?
Like other 1099 forms, the 1099-K follows the same deadline. Here is the Form 1099-K deadline for the 2026 tax year.
| E-filing Deadline | Recipient Copy Deadline | Paper Filing Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2027 | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
While many states share the same deadline as the IRS for 1099-K reporting, there are exceptions. Learn more about state-specific filing requirements for 1099-K.
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How to file Form 1099-K for 2026?
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