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CPA Question - EDIT - Can I retroactively fill out a 1099-Misc for IC work?

Posted on 3/26/15 at 12:22 pm
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18469 posts
Posted on 3/26/15 at 12:22 pm
Last year I paid about $1000 for a/c work at my rental property. I'm doing my taxes now, and I'm confused on the section about independent contract work. Do I need to fill out a 1099 misc for this service or not? Google has left me confused.

EDIT - So I see I need to fill out the form. Can I still complete this even though it was a job completed in September of 2014? And is it too late considering taxes are due in April?
This post was edited on 3/26/15 at 1:51 pm
Posted by Layabout
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2011
11082 posts
Posted on 3/26/15 at 1:29 pm to
Repairs are deductible as a business expense. There is no form 1099 involved, just your receipt for the repairs. Are you sure you should be doing your own taxes?
This post was edited on 3/26/15 at 1:37 pm
Posted by tigerrocket
Member since Aug 2008
162 posts
Posted on 3/26/15 at 1:41 pm to
My CPA would have made me issue a 1099 to the individual who did the A/C work, assuming he is an independent contractor.
Posted by Poodlebrain
Way Right of Rex
Member since Jan 2004
19860 posts
Posted on 3/26/15 at 1:55 pm to
Technically, you should have issued a 1099-Misc to the business that repaired your a/c. You should have gotten a W-9 from them advising you of their taxpayer identification number. I wouldn't sweat it. As long as you have an invoice from the repair company and proof of payment you are okay for the deduction.

The risk is the IRS could penalize you for not issuing the 1099-Misc, but the chances of that are near zero.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
37162 posts
Posted on 3/26/15 at 1:59 pm to
You have to issue a Form 1099 for work done over $600 if you are in a trade or business. Simply renting out a property is not a trade or business. You don't have to do the form.

Note: there were some rules issued a few years ago that would have required landlords like you to file 1099s, but that was repealed not long after it was passed.

Posted by tigeryat
God's Country
Member since Oct 2005
2917 posts
Posted on 3/26/15 at 8:50 pm to
See line A and B of the Sch E.

Schedule E

Ths statement is covered by the "under penalties of perjury" language on page 2 of your form 1040.
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