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Do I get a 1099 from UpWork?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 9:47 pm

The short answer is no, you will not receive a 1099 from UpWork. However, if you are paid in cryptocurrency, you may receive a 1099-K from the IRS. For more information, please see the following article:

What is a 1099-K and why do I need it

An important clarification to make is that, even if you do not receive a 1099-K from the IRS, you may still need to report your income and pay taxes on it. For example, if you are paid in cryptocurrency, you may still need to report the income and pay taxes on it in the same way that you would if you were paid in U.

PRO TIP: As an independent contractor, you are not an employee of Upwork or the client, and therefore will not receive a 1099 form from Upwork. Instead, you are responsible for paying your own taxes and reporting your income to the IRS. For more information on tax requirements for independent contractors, please consult a tax professional.

S. dollars.

The bottom line is this: If you are paid by UpWork in any form of currency, you will need to report the income and pay taxes on it in the same way that you would if you were paid in U.S.

dollars. However, you will not receive a 1099-K from UpWork.

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Dale Leydon

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