1099-NEC vs. 1099-K: Which Tax Form Will You Actually Get?
In short: For 2026 payments, a client who pays you $2,000 or more for services in the course of their business must send you and the IRS a Form 1099-NEC. A payment platform or marketplace sends a Form 1099-K only for more than $20,000 in gross payments and more than 200 transactions in a year. Most casual sellers won't get one, but the income is still taxable.
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