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Form 1099-NEC (2025): Nonemployee Compensation

Payers use Form 1099-NEC to report nonemployee compensation, such as payments to independent contractors, to the IRS and to the person paid.

Form Details

Tax Year
2025
Revision
Rev. Apr 2025 (continuous-use)
Pages
6
File Size
537 KB (PDF)
Due Date
February 2, 2026
Category
Information Returns

Due dates are for calendar-year filers, as published by the IRS for the 2025 tax year; a weekend or legal holiday moves a due date to the next business day.

Who Uses Form 1099-NEC

Payers, withholding agents and payees involved in information reporting.

  • Extension:Form 8809 — Application for Extension of Time To File Information Returns

Zentavos can prepare and e-file this for you

A tax professional prepares and reviews your federal return — with Form 1099-NEC when your return needs it — and files it electronically with the IRS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Download the blank Form 1099-NEC PDF from this page. It is the official IRS file, delivered from IRS.gov — Zentavos does not change it. You can also find it on the IRS's page for Form 1099-NEC.

This page is part of our tax year 2025 library. The IRS revision listed for this form is “Rev. Apr 2025 (continuous-use).” Some IRS forms are revised on their own schedule or are continuous-use, so the revision date can differ from the tax year. The IRS.gov page for Form 1099-NEC lists prior revisions.

Yes. Zentavos prepares and e-files federal tax returns for individuals and businesses, including the forms and schedules each return needs. If Form 1099-NEC is part of your filing, our team can prepare it with your return — see Tax Prep to get started.

Source: IRS.gov — Form 1099-NEC