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Pete Cofrancesco · January 18th, 2017, 08:42 AM

I hired a second camera man in 2016 for two events for a total of $550. This falls under the $600 minimum to send a 1099-misc. Can I still deduct this expense? If so under what? I figured there must be others here who have hired help.

Adam Bauser · January 18th, 2017, 11:23 AM

You should speak with your accountant to determine whether you hired a contractor or a freelance employee.

Mike Watson · January 18th, 2017, 04:21 PM

You hired a contractor. Yes the $550 is still a write off. I'd 1099 him anyway and I require a W9 before I cut a check (to make sure I get the w9).

Pete Cofrancesco · January 18th, 2017, 08:33 PM

I did some digging:
1. Its deductible in form c, line 11 Contract labor.
2. Under $600 you aren't required to issue a 1099 but still can like Mike said. It's all about being able to prove it if you're audited. I already document it in my checkbook but in future I will also invoice it too.

January 18th, 2017, 08:42 AM	#1
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Tax Question I hired a second camera man in 2016 for two events for a total of $550. This falls under the $600 minimum to send a 1099-misc. Can I still deduct this expense? If so under what? I figured there must be others here who have hired help.

January 18th, 2017, 11:23 AM	#2
Adam Bauser Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 73	Re: Tax Question You should speak with your accountant to determine whether you hired a contractor or a freelance employee.

January 18th, 2017, 04:21 PM	#3
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Re: Tax Question You hired a contractor. Yes the $550 is still a write off. I'd 1099 him anyway and I require a W9 before I cut a check (to make sure I get the w9).

January 18th, 2017, 08:33 PM	#4
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Tax Question I did some digging: 1. Its deductible in form c, line 11 Contract labor. 2. Under $600 you aren't required to issue a 1099 but still can like Mike said. It's all about being able to prove it if you're audited. I already document it in my checkbook but in future I will also invoice it too.