In this episode, Jason breaks down one of the trickiest parts of compliance: state 1099 filing rules. Every state has its own requirements — and some of them will surprise you. (Looking at you, New York and Illinois!)
What You’ll Learn
- Why the state boxes on a 1099 don’t fulfill your state filing obligations
- How to determine which states you need to file in
- Why contractor location (and where the work is performed) matters
- How state backup withholding rules differ — especially California’s
- Why some states only require 1099s if you did state-level backup withholding
- How federal threshold changes (like the move to $2,000) may not match state rules
- Tips for keeping up with changing state portals, thresholds, and requirements
- A surprising trivia fact about two income-tax states with no 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC filing requirements
Referenced Resources
- IRS Publication 1220 (Combined Federal/State Filing Program chart)
About This Podcast
Information Return Intelligence is your weekly briefing on the constantly shifting world of information return compliance — from 1099-NEC to 1042-S and beyond. Short, fast-moving, and packed with practical insights.
