A sole proprietor is someone who owns an unincorporated business by himself or herself.
If you are an independent contractor, then you are self-employed. The earnings of a person who is working as an independent contractor are subject to self employment taxes.
Form 1099-MISC is used to report rents, royalties, prizes and awards, and other fixed determinable income.
- In most circumstances, businesses that you do work for are required to issue Form 1099 NEC when they pay you $600 or more in any year.
- If you receive payments through online payment services such as Paypal, you might receive also form 1099-K.
- As a self-employed person, you're required to report all of your self-employment income regardless of whether you receive a Form 1099-NEC.
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Small Businesses
If you operate a business and have employees, then this section has the information you will need. You will find resources on hiring, recordkeeping and other topics such as employment taxes, and wage reporting requirements.
All businesses except partnerships must file an annual income tax return. The federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax. You must pay the tax as you earn or receive income during the year. An employee usually has income tax withheld from his or her pay. If you do not pay your tax through withholding, or do not pay enough tax that way, you might have to pay estimated tax. If you are not required to make estimated tax payments, you may pay any tax due when you file your return.
Other taxes such as excise taxes you may have to pay and the forms you have to file if you do any of the following.
- Manufacture or sell certain products.
- Operate certain kinds of businesses.
- Use various kinds of equipment, facilities, or products.
- Receive payment for certain services.