1099 Tax Filing Instructions Using Rentec Direct Property Management Software (2024)

Posted by Heather Peake | Jan 4, 2023 | Education | 0

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Through a secure integration with Nelco Solutions, the leading experts in tax reporting solutions, Rentec Direct software makes filing your 1099 tax documents easy.

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No extra data entry necessary, no need to pay an expensive accountant, your property management software compiles all the relevant data needed to create 1099-MISC and 1099 NEC forms from your account.

With a push of a button, that data transfers from your Rentec Direct account to the Nelco Solutions site which creates the appropriate 1099 forms, mails them to your recipients, and e-files with the IRS, allowing you to meet deadlines and remain compliant with your tax obligations.

Important notice to property managers: The year before last, the IRS has changed the type of 1099 forms required to provide to any service provider or owner who received more than $600 related to their rental business. Those changes are incorporated into processing your 1099s through the Rentec Direct and Nelco Solutions integration. More information can be found in the video on how to file your 1099 tax forms with Rentec Direct below.

How to File 1099 Tax Forms with Rentec Direct

Whichever landlord software you use, having best practices for data-entry and bookkeeping not only keeps you audit-ready but should also allow you to have important tax preparation reports and documents at your fingertips. Your Rentec Direct property management software does it best by providing simple tools for filing 1099 tax forms such as the 1099 Tax Assistant and integrated e-filing solutions.

1099 Tax Assistant Report

The 1099 Tax Assistant report gives property managers and landlords the necessary information to easily and quickly review the information prior to completing the 1099 tax forms required by the IRS for vendors and owners. This is the form you will review prior to processing your 1099s with the integrated Nelco Solutions tool or give to your CPA if you choose to have them complete the forms on your behalf.

Remember, it’s crucial that your data is accurate. Before submitting anything to your CPA or the IRS, review the 1099 Tax Assistant report and make sure the numbers match your records, and verify that all receipts and payments have been reported accurately for 2022.

How to E-File Your 1099s

Nelco Solutions assists Rentec Direct clients with electronically filing 1099s directly from your software. The proper 1099 tax forms are automatically generated based on your financial records and vendor payments recorded in the software throughout the year.

Through our secure partnership with Nelco, you will connect to their portal through your Rentec Direct account and have federal and state forms sent to your recipients both by mail service and electronically as well file with the IRS.

Our friends at Nelco recently hosted a video for Rentec Direct clients to show us how to file 1099s through Rentec Direct’s simple tools. Check out the video below to find out just how easy filing 1099s within your Rentec Direct account with Nelco Solutions.

Rentec Direct and Nelco give property managers and landlords the easiest way to complete year-end tax reporting. This video shows you how to connect your Rentec Direct account with Nelco and submit your 1099 tax forms with the IRS, including recipient mailing.

Video Highlights Include:

– How to e-file your 1099 tax forms with Rentec Direct.
– Rentec Direct access and Nelco Solutions login.
– Forms and progress.
– Federal 1099 filing options.
– State 1099 filing options.
– How to email copies to recipients.
– How to print and save copies.
– How to process corrections.
– How to check the status of your filing.

So whether you are a Rentec Direct client or just curious about important information such as penalties, deadlines, and the new 1099 MISC and 1099 NEC changes, the video above may prove useful.

For Rentec Direct clients, the corresponding knowledgebase article with full instructions can be found here: 1099 Tax Forms | Federal and State E-filing and Print Options

Upcoming 1099 Tax Deadlines

This tax season, the IRS requires everyone to provide 1099s to their recipients (and in most cases file electronically) by January 31, 2023.

Check out this Nelco Solutions menu to find your specific State and Forms deadlines | State and Federal Deadlines

The penalties for failing to file 1099s can be expensive, so it is important to understand your obligations when it comes to 1099 requirements for your business.

Nelco Discount Offer
Use the code RENTEC22to take advantage of the one free federal filing offered by Nelco Solutions when you file through your Rentec Direct account*

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*1 free federal e-filing, mailing and online retrieval – expires 5/1/23

For questions about your 1099 filing requirements and how to complete your online filing through Rentec Direct, you are encouraged to reach out to Nelco at 800-266-4669 or nelco@nelcosolutions.com – Just let Nelco know you are a Rentec Direct client and are looking for more information on using the helpful, integrated e-filing solutions offered by Rentec Direct and Nelco Solutions.

This updated article originally posted 12/18/2021 and is to help understand the 1099 requirements and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with your tax professional regarding your 1099 obligations and deadlines.

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1099 Tax Filing Instructions Using Rentec Direct Property Management Software (2024)

FAQs

Do rental property owners have to file Form 1099-MISC? ›

1099 Forms for Tenants, Landlords, and Property Managers

Form 1099-MISC and report this income to the IRS. Note: Form 1099-MISC should only be filed by commercial tenants, as their rent is considered a business expense. Conversely, individual tenants are not required to file Form 1099-MISC.

Do I issue a 1099-NEC for rent payments? ›

All landlords should file Form 1099-NEC to qualify for important tax benefits, including the 20% pass-through deduction. Businesses use IRS Form 1099-NEC to report payments over $600 made to independent contractors (before 2021, Form 1099-MISC was used).

Do I need to issue a 1099 for rental repairs? ›

If a landlord works with an independent contractor for repairs and maintenance, they will need to provide them with a 1099-NEC if they cross the $600 total threshold. A 1099-Misc is relevant if you collect rent via cash or check.

Do you issue a 1099 for management fees? ›

If you own the property you are managing (a private landlord), you do not need to file a 1099 for any work related to that property. This has been the case since the reporting requirements within the Affordable Care Act and Small Business Jobs Act were repealed in 2011.

Do property managers send 1099s to owners? ›

Property managers are responsible for sending 1099s to landlords or to any service provider or owner who earns more than $600 related to the rental business. To make things a little easier for busy landlords at the end of the year, property management companies are responsible for sending 1099s to landlords.

What is the difference between a 1099-MISC and a 1099-NEC landlord? ›

Form 1099-MISC is for reporting payments like rent or prizes that are not subject to self-employment tax, while Form 1099-NEC is for reporting nonemployee compensation that is most likely subject to self-employment tax.

What 1099 form do I use to report rent payments? ›

File Form 1099-MISC for each person to whom you have paid during the year: At least $10 in royalties or broker payments in lieu of dividends or tax-exempt interest. At least $600 in: Rents.

Should you include utilities in rent on 1099? ›

Tenant-paid owner expenses

Sometimes, tenants might pay for certain property-related expenses directly, like repairs or utilities. These expenses, when paid by the tenant, should be reported as rental income.

Which of the following types of income is not reported on Form 1099-MISC? ›

Form 1099-MISC reports payments made to others in the course of your trade or business, not including those made to employees or for nonemployee compensation.

How does IRS catch unreported rental income? ›

Paperwork and Public Records

Property tax records can be cross-referenced to identify unreported rental income. Loan or refinance applications may reveal discrepancies between reported and qualifying income, triggering IRS scrutiny.

Does a business have to issue a 1099 for rent? ›

1099 MISC form

You'll need to send a 1099-MISC to document attorney fees and rent (such as office or commercial space) paid in total of $600 or more in the year. There are specific boxes on the 1099 MISC form for the type of payment (for example box 1 is to document total rent paid).

What box is rent on 1099? ›

1099-MISC:

Box 1: Rents paid for $600 or more. Box 2: Royalties paid for $10 or more.

Who is exempt from 1099-MISC reporting? ›

Payments made to corporations, except those made for medical or health care services and attorney fees, are not required to be reported on Form 1099 MISC. Non-Employee payments – Non-employee payments are reported in Box 7 of Form 1099 MISC.

What is the threshold for Rents on a 1099-MISC? ›

You may receive a 1099-MISC if you received at least $600 for the following: Rents. Services you performed. Prizes and awards.

Who must file 1099-MISC? ›

A 1099-MISC need be filed only when an independent contractor's services are performed in the course of your trade or business. A trade or business is an activity carried on for gain or profit. You don't have to file a 1099-MISC for payments for non-business related services.

Does rental income require a 1099 form? ›

Landlords don't need to report or file 1099 forms for rental income under $5,000. When you work with a property management company, they will provide you with a 1099-K reporting form. If you aren't given this document, you'll have to file the IRS 1099-MISC form yourself.

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