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Another option nobody's mentioned - have you considered using a courier service to take the form to your client for signature? I've done this a few times for elderly clients who can't leave home. It costs a bit extra but less than potential penalties for improper filing. The courier can wait while they sign and bring it right back to you. Just make sure they use blue ink because the IRS sometimes flags black ink signatures as potential photocopies.
That's a really smart idea I hadn't considered! Do you have any suggestions for reliable courier services that can handle sensitive tax documents? And is there any specific wording I should include in my instructions to make sure everything goes smoothly?
I usually go with established courier services like UPS or FedEx for sensitive tax documents, as they have better tracking and security protocols. Local courier services can work too if they're reputable. When sending instructions, I include a cover sheet with very clear directions: "Please sign in BLUE ink on line X, date on line Y, do not write outside these areas, and do not make any other marks on the form." I also highlight the signature areas with removable arrow sticky notes and include a blue pen in the package. Make sure to call your client ahead of time so they know exactly when to expect the courier and what they'll be signing.
Have you considered filing for an extension? If you're running up against the deadline and aren't sure about the signature requirements, you could buy yourself some additional time to either get a proper wet signature or research alternative filing methods. Just a thought!
Extensions don't apply the same way for information returns like 1099-NECs. The deadline is January 31st (for giving copies to recipients and filing with the IRS), and penalties start accruing immediately after the deadline. You can request a 30-day extension using Form 8809, but you need a good reason, and it has to be filed BEFORE the due date.
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Just a heads up - I went through this exact same thing with a small client who suddenly needed my SSN after 2 years. Make sure you ONLY provide it on an official W-9 form, not just in an email or text. And make sure they're actually registered as a legitimate business. I learned the hard way that my "client" was actually operating without proper business registration and couldn't legally issue 1099s anyway.
What happened in your situation? Did you get in trouble with the IRS? Im worried about something similar.
I didn't get in trouble since I'd been reporting all my income properly on my Schedule C forms each year. But it created a mess because they tried to issue me 1099s under a business name that wasn't properly registered with the state or IRS. I ended up having to provide additional documentation during tax filing to explain the mismatch between the 1099 information and the business information the IRS had on file. It was a paperwork headache but not a financial or legal problem since I'd been honest about my income all along.
Anyone know what the current threshold is for 1099s? I thought it changed recently from $600 to something higher?
Still $600 for 1099-NEC (non-employee compensation). You might be thinking of the 1099-K threshold for payment platforms like Venmo and PayPal which was supposed to change to $600 but got delayed again for 2024 filings. It's staying at $20,000 for now.
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That TurboTax error code is so annoying!! I had it last year. Try starting a new return from scratch and see if that helps - sometimes data gets corrupted. Also check if any of your names have special characters or if your address format might be wrong. One other thing to try is clearing your browser cache if you're using the online version.
I get a different error every year with TurboTax 🙄 Last year I switched to FreeTaxUSA and haven't looked back. Way cheaper and actually explains errors better.
Don't forget that you can also make estimated tax payments throughout the year if adjusting W-4 withholding isn't enough. My husband and I both have variable income and we make quarterly payments to avoid a big bill in April. The IRS has a form 1040-ES for this. It gives us peace of mind knowing we're not falling behind!
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Have you been checking your mail carefully? My neighbor's tax refund check came in one of those super plain envelopes that looked like junk mail. She almost threw it away! The envelope just says "Department of Treasury" in the corner without any obvious markings that scream "THIS IS YOUR TAX REFUND!" Also, depending on the amount, they sometimes send those debit cards instead of actual checks now. Those definitely look like spam/junk mail.
Omg I didn't even think of this! I usually toss anything that looks like junk mail right away. I'm gonna go through my mail pile tonight to double check. Do you remember what the envelope looked like exactly? Was it white or brown or what?
It's usually a plain white envelope with a very official looking "Department of the Treasury" return address from Kansas City or Philadelphia. Nothing flashy at all - it's actually designed to not look like it contains something valuable for security reasons. The tax refund debit cards are even worse - they come in white envelopes with "Money Network Cardholder Services" as the sender, which looks exactly like credit card spam. Check your mail pile carefully and maybe even look through your recycling if you can!
Don't panic yet! The IRS is running behind schedule this year. My brother filed on April 10th (paper return) and just got his check yesterday. Paper processing is super slow compared to e-filing. Did you verify your mailing address was correct on your return? A lot of people forget to update their address when they move during the year.
This happened to me 2 years ago. Filed with my old address by mistake and my check got sent back to the IRS. Took another 2 months to get it sorted out! Always double-check your address on the tax forms.
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Just to add another possibility - are you sure the farmer isn't paying you for some kind of service rather than actual rent? Sometimes farmers will pay people for easements, rights of way, or even administrative services related to the property without it being actual rent. The fact that it's in Box 1 (Rents) on the 1099-MISC is pretty clear, but it might be worth double-checking if there's any other arrangement you might not be aware of.
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Ravi Kapoor
•This is an excellent point. I previously worked for a farming cooperative and sometimes payments were categorized as "rent" when they were actually for other services. One family had their grandson handle paperwork and communication with us, and he received a 1099 for his administrative services while the actual landowners got a separate payment.
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Freya Larsen
Why not just call the farmer directly and ask? Seems like a lot of guessing going on when the person issuing the 1099 could clarify exactly why they're sending it to you instead of your grandparents.
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Keisha Jackson
•That's actually a really good idea. I don't know why I didn't think of that. I have his phone number from previous communications about the checks. I'll give him a call tomorrow to clarify the situation. I guess I was overthinking this whole thing.
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