Submitted By: Harry
Answered: January 7, 2014 8:30 am

If I pay a painting contractor $1,000 to paint my apartment, do I have to issue a Form 1099?

No. The requirement to issue a Form 1099 for the payment of services of $600 or more to an independent contractor applies only to businesses. It does not apply to services for individuals.

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Tax Glossary

Appreciation in value

Increase in value of property due to market conditions. When you sell appreciated property, you pay tax on the appreciation since the date of purchase. When you donate appreciated property held long term, you may generally deduct the appreciated value.

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