{"id":5810,"date":"2026-03-18T16:01:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/?p=5810"},"modified":"2026-03-19T07:47:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T07:47:50","slug":"what-is-a-1099-a-clear-guide-for-beauty-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/what-is-a-1099-a-clear-guide-for-beauty-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a 1099? A Clear Guide for Beauty Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:12.5px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.<\/em><br><br><em>Last updated: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:12.5px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article:<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-a-1099-form\">What Is a 1099 Form?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#types-of-1099-forms-beauty-professionals-should-know\">Types of 1099 Forms Beauty Professionals Should Know<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#do-i-need-a-1099-common-scenarios-explained\">Do I Need a 1099? Common Scenarios Explained<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-get-file-and-manage-your-1099\">How to Get, File, and Manage Your 1099<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-to-do-if-your-1099-is-missing-or-incorrect\">What to Do If Your 1099 Is Missing or Incorrect<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tax season doesn&#8217;t have to be overwhelming when you know which forms matter for your beauty business. Whether you&#8217;re managing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/a-guide-to-salon-booth-rentals-for-stylists-and-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">booth rentals<\/a>, paying commission stylists, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/9-steps-to-becoming-an-independent-hairstylist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">working as an independent contractor<\/a>, <strong>understanding 1099 forms<\/strong> is one of the more practical things you can do to stay organized and compliant year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a 1099 Form?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 1099 form is an informational return that documents certain types of income paid outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship. Think of it as a paper trail for income where taxes weren&#8217;t automatically withheld. The IRS receives a copy, and so do you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever asked yourself, <em>&#8220;what is a 1099 and does it apply to me?&#8221;<\/em> you&#8217;re not alone. For beauty professionals, these forms come up in a few predictable situations: earning income as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/start-your-dream-career-as-an-independent-stylist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freelancer or independent contractor<\/a>, receiving rent payments, or getting paid through third-party platforms like PayPal or Venmo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a W-2, which an employer issues after withholding taxes on your behalf throughout the year, a 1099 reports income where no withholding occurred. That&#8217;s an important distinction, particularly for stylists, booth renters, and salon owners who often work with independent contractors rather than traditional employees.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of 1099 Forms Beauty Professionals Should Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are dozens of 1099 variations, but most beauty professionals only need to be familiar with three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Form 1099-NEC<\/strong> reports non-employee compensation: money paid to independent contractors, freelancers, or self-employed individuals. If you receive $600 or more during the year for services as a non-employee, you&#8217;ll typically receive this form. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/salon-booth-rental-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salon owners who work with booth renters<\/a> or contract stylists are generally required to issue 1099-NEC forms to anyone paid $600 or more. <strong>Note: <\/strong>starting in 2026, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avalara.com\/blog\/en\/north-america\/2025\/07\/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-1099-reporting-threshold.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">threshold for issuing a 1099-NEC is expected to rise to $2,000<\/a>, with annual inflation adjustments beginning in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Form 1099-MISC<\/strong> covers miscellaneous payments such as rent, prizes, and royalties. If you receive $600 or more in rent payments, or $10 or more in royalties during the year, this is the form you&#8217;d expect to receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Form 1099-K<\/strong> comes from payment processors like PayPal, Stripe, or Venmo. For the 2024 tax year, processors issued this form when business payments reached $5,000 or more. Thresholds have changed in recent years, so it&#8217;s worth checking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/instructions\/i1099mec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">current IRS guidance<\/a> or speaking with a tax professional to confirm what applies to your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One key distinction: 1099 workers generally control how and when they work, while W-2 employees have taxes withheld by their employer. The nature of the working relationship (not just the payment arrangement) typically determines which category applies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I Need a 1099? Common Scenarios Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dani-Salon-Blog-pics-760-x-510-px-2026-03-18T104932.235.png?wsr\" alt=\"A hairstylist clutches a tablet and looks stressed as she wonders if she needs a 1099\" class=\"wp-image-5812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dani-Salon-Blog-pics-760-x-510-px-2026-03-18T104932.235.png 760w, https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dani-Salon-Blog-pics-760-x-510-px-2026-03-18T104932.235-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been wondering &#8220;<em>do I need a 1099?<\/em>&#8220;, the answer depends on your specific role and working situation. Here are the most common scenarios for beauty professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;re a salon owner paying independent contractors.<\/strong> If you paid an independent contractor $600 or more during the year e.g. a freelance makeup artist, a contract educator, or a booth renter working as a true independent contractor, you&#8217;re generally required to issue them a 1099-NEC. A few things don&#8217;t require 1099 reporting: payments to corporations, payments to W-2 employees, and payments made by credit card (since processors handle that reporting separately).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;re a commission-based stylist.<\/strong> Whether you receive a W-2 or a 1099 depends on your actual working arrangement. If you work a set schedule, use salon equipment, and follow salon protocols, you&#8217;re typically classified as a W-2 employee, even if you&#8217;re paid on commission. If you&#8217;re receiving a 1099 in that scenario, it may be worth consulting a tax professional to understand whether your classification is correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;re a booth renter.<\/strong> As an independent contractor, you may be required to issue a 1099-MISC to your salon landlord if your rent payments exceed $600 in a calendar year, with rent reported in box 1 of the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You receive payments through apps like PayPal or Venmo.<\/strong> For the 2025 tax year, payment processors are required to issue a 1099-K when business transactions reach $20,000 and 200 transactions. Personal transfers between friends and family generally don&#8217;t count toward this threshold, but it&#8217;s a good idea to keep personal and business transactions clearly separated.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get, File, and Manage Your 1099<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses typically send 1099 forms by mail, email, or through a downloadable online portal. Plan to receive yours by early February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key filing dates to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2025 tax year (filed in 2026), since January 31 falls on a Saturday, recipient copies are due February 2. This applies to both 1099-NEC and most 1099-MISC forms.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:7.5px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1099-NEC:<\/strong> Must reach the IRS by February 2, whether filed on paper or electronically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1099-MISC:<\/strong> March 2 for paper filing; March 31 if e-filing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses filing 10 or more information returns are required to submit electronically. The IRS offers free e-filing through their IRIS portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more time to file, a 30-day extension may be available by submitting Form 8809 before the original deadline. Late filing penalties generally range from $60 to $660 per form, depending on how late the filing occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do If Your 1099 Is Missing or Incorrect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your 1099 doesn&#8217;t arrive:<\/strong> If you haven&#8217;t received an expected 1099 by mid-February, contact the payer directly. If it still hasn&#8217;t arrived by the end of February, the IRS can be reached at 800-829-1040. You may be asked to complete Form 4852 as a substitute. Regardless of whether you receive the form, all income should be reported on your tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your 1099 contains an error:<\/strong> Contact the issuer promptly and request a corrected form. They&#8217;ll file an updated version marked &#8220;CORRECTED&#8221; with the IRS and send you a new copy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dani-Salon-Blog-pics-760-x-510-px-2026-03-13T122752.922.png\" alt=\"Barbershop owner studies his laptop as he calculates his taxes\" class=\"wp-image-5778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dani-Salon-Blog-pics-760-x-510-px-2026-03-13T122752.922.png 760w, https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Dani-Salon-Blog-pics-760-x-510-px-2026-03-13T122752.922-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773835771174\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a 1099 form used for?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A 1099 is an informational return that reports income paid outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship. It tells both you and the IRS how much you were paid but unlike a W-2, no taxes were withheld on that income.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773835791033\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I need a 1099 to file my taxes?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not necessarily. You&#8217;re required to report all income on your tax return regardless of whether you receive a 1099. If you earned income but didn&#8217;t receive a form, that income is still reportable. A tax professional can help clarify your obligations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773835812456\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the difference between a 1099 and a W-2?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A W-2 is issued by an employer and reflects income from which taxes were withheld throughout the year. A 1099 reports income with no withholding, meaning the recipient is generally responsible for setting aside taxes themselves.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773835829087\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I need to issue a 1099 to every contractor I pay?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not always. You generally don&#8217;t need to issue 1099s to corporations, to your W-2 employees, or when payments are made by credit card. The most common trigger is paying an individual or unincorporated business $600 or more for services during the year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773835839166\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What happens if I miss the 1099 filing deadline?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Late filing penalties can apply and range from $60 to $660 per form depending on timing. If you need more time, Form 8809 can be used to request a 30-day extension before the original deadline.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Understanding 1099 forms doesn&#8217;t have to be complicated. Whether you&#8217;re a salon owner issuing forms to booth renters, a commission-based stylist navigating your classification, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/freelance-hairstylist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freelancer<\/a> managing multiple income sources, knowing which forms apply to your situation is a solid step toward staying organized at tax time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/3-ways-salon-management-software-can-simplify-your-payment-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tracking payments<\/a> throughout the year and marking filing deadlines on your calendar now can save a lot of stress later. And when in doubt, a qualified tax professional can help you work through anything specific to your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At DaySmart Salon, we believe that if a job&#8217;s worth doing, it&#8217;s worth doing well and that includes staying on top of your business admin. For other tips on running your business more smoothly, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/salon-management-made-simple-your-guide-to-running-a-profitable-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salon Management Made Simple: Your Guide to Running a Profitable Business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p id=\"h-still-using-pen-and-paper-to-manage-your-beauty-business-book-a-call-with-our-team-to-see-how-daysmart-salon-can-transform-your-day-to-day\"><em><strong>Still using pen and paper to manage your beauty business? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a call with our team to see how DaySmart Salon can transform your day to day.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" 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