Being a landlord can be a lucrative opportunity, but comes with certain responsibilities. One such responsibility is to pay taxes on rent paid to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
This is accomplished by using form 1099 for rent paid. Property managers complete Form 1099-MISC on the behalf of landlords.
The process is straightforward and easy to complete. Continue to read to learn more about the form and how to fill it out.
What Is Form 1099-MISC?
Form 1099-MISC is filled out for those who receive $600 or more through:
- Rent payments
- Awards/Prizes
- Medical-related payments
- Payments for fish
- Fishing boat operations
- Lawyer fees
Tax Form 1099 was first introduced by the IRIS in 1918, over a century ago. What it covers has evolved over the years, but its core focus has remained consistent.
Form 1099-MISC is different from Form 1099-NEC. Both are under the umbrella of 1099 but are used for different purposes. Form 1099-NEC is reserved for payments related to independent contractors or freelancers.
There are certain scenarios where Form 1099-NEC is applicable. If a landlord hires an independent contractor to work on the property, this will be reported on Form 1099-NEC.
What Rent Is Applicable to Form 1099-MISC?
According to the IRS, rent that will be reported on Form 1099-MISC includes:
Real estate rent for office space
Machinery based rentals
- Pasture rentals
How to Fill Out Form 1099 for Rent Paid
To fill out Form 1099-MISC, you will need to have access to key business information such as the business name associated with the landlord and the property address.
Additionally, you will need the landlord's Social Security number or Federal Employer ID Number (EIN).
On the Form, there are specific boxes for each of the above categories. In the case of rent paid, you will enter the correct amount of rent earned in this box.
Section 409A Deferrals and Income is in reference to non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
The last section of the Form relates to state taxes and regulations. You will fill this out according to your state legislature. As you complete the state tax section, you will report the state tax withheld, the landlord's state number, and the state income.
Why Invest in Property Management?
Organizing tenant payments and maintaining a property can be challenging and time-consuming!
With property managers, you can spend more time focusing on other endeavors and projects. Of the essence, you can rest assured that your property is being handled professionally.
Hiring a skilled property manager will allow you to run your landlord business in a more effective manner.
Contact Bay Area Property Management Today!
Filling Form 1099 for rent paid is one of many tasks a property manager will complete for a landlord or property owner. Bay Area Property Management has an experienced team of managers who will handle your property with care.
We provide both property management and commercial management services. To learn more about Bay Area Property Management and the services we offer, we invite you to contact us today.
