A few common occupations that receive a 1099-MISC are sub contractors, real estate brokers and insurance agents. Individuals and their employers may have to pay unpaid tax and penalties, or lose entitlement to benefits, if their employment status is wrong. He gets paid a commission from the contracting company as though he were on their sales force, collecting his fee from the company you hire after the job is complete.
Ask for references when hiring a contractor and check them all out. After you’ve registered, you must use your contractor registration number on all your business communications. Virtually anyone – …