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This document outlines the reportable transactions that the University of Wisconsin (UW) must report to recipients on IRS forms 1099-MISC, 1042-S, or W-2 for tax purposes, in compliance with IRS regulations.

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How to fill out 1099-MISC/1042S Tax Reportable Transactions

1. Obtain the correct form: Ensure you have the 1099-MISC or 1042-S form depending on the payment type.
2. Fill in your details: Provide your name, address, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in the appropriate boxes.
3. Enter recipient's information: Input the recipient's name, address, and TIN.
4. Report income: Indicate the amount paid to the recipient in the correct box (e.g., box 1 for rents or box 7 for non-employee compensation).
5. Check the payment type: Ensure you select the correct payment type that aligns with the services or income reported.
6. Fill in the state tax information if applicable: Include any required state tax information at the bottom of the form.
7. Submit the form: Send the form to the IRS and provide a copy to the recipient by the required deadlines.

Who needs 1099-MISC/1042S Tax Reportable Transactions?

1. Businesses that paid $600 or more in rents, services (including parts and materials), prizes and awards, or other income payments.
2. Individuals who paid independent contractors for services.
3. Foreign individuals who received income from U.S. sources that is subject to taxation.
4. Payment settlement entities that need to report certain payment transactions.

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What is a 1099-MISC form used for?

A Form 1099-MISC is used to report payments made in the course of a trade or business to another person or business who is not an employee. The form is required among other things, when payments of $10 or more in gross royalties or $600 or more in rents or compensation are paid.

Is a 1099-MISC reportable if $600 or more?

You report instances where these payments equal $600 or more during the year. You must also file Form 1099-MISC for each person from whom you've withheld any federal income tax under backup withholding rules, regardless of the payment amount.

What is a 1042-S used for?

Use Form 1042-S to report: Income and amounts withheld as described in the Instructions for Form 1042-S. Specified Federal procurement payments paid to foreign persons that are subject to withholding under section 5000C. Distributions of effectively connected income by a publicly traded partnership or nominee.

Who is eligible for 1042s?

A non-citizen is, in most cases, subject to U.S. tax on income from U.S. sources. Form 1042-S, Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding, is used to report amounts paid to foreign persons (including those presumed to be foreign) by a United States based institution or business.

What is the difference between a 1099-MISC and a 1042 S?

1042 is used for tax withheld on certain income paid to foreign persons and has specific requirements for reporting payments while 1099 is used for reporting payments made to non-employee individuals or entities and has various types of forms to document different types of payments.

What is reportable on a 1099-MISC?

Business payers use Form 1099-MISC to report certain types of miscellaneous compensation, such as rent, prizes, awards, healthcare payments, and payments to an attorney to the IRS and to the recipients of those payments. Recipients are required to report the payments as income on their tax returns.

What are reportable payment transactions?

What are tax reportable payments. Reportable payments are payments to or on behalf of an individual that must be “reported” to the government as income received. Reportable payments are tied to the relationship the individual has with the paying entity as detailed below in the section on payment classification.

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What is 1099-MISC/1042S Tax Reportable Transactions?

The 1099-MISC and 1042-S forms are used in the United States to report various types of income. The 1099-MISC is typically used for reporting payments made to non-employees, such as independent contractors, while the 1042-S form is used to report income paid to foreign persons, such as non-resident aliens.

Who is required to file 1099-MISC/1042S Tax Reportable Transactions?

Businesses and entities that make payments of $600 or more in a tax year to non-employees, or payments to foreign persons, are generally required to file 1099-MISC or 1042-S, respectively.

How to fill out 1099-MISC/1042S Tax Reportable Transactions?

To fill out 1099-MISC, you need to provide the recipient's information, including name, address, and taxpayer identification number (TIN), along with the amount paid. For 1042-S, you need to include the income paid to the foreign individual or entity, along with information about any taxes withheld and the recipient's information.

What is the purpose of 1099-MISC/1042S Tax Reportable Transactions?

The purpose of the 1099-MISC and 1042-S forms is to ensure that the IRS is informed of various incomes earned by individuals and entities outside of traditional employment, thereby helping to ensure proper tax reporting and compliance.

What information must be reported on 1099-MISC/1042S Tax Reportable Transactions?

For 1099-MISC, the report must include the payer's and recipient's information, the total amount paid, and specific type of payment. For 1042-S, the report must include the recipient's information, the amount paid, U.S. federal withholding tax information, and any applicable treaty benefits.