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Does UpWork Report Your Income to the IRS?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 10:38 am

As a freelancer, you are considered an independent contractor, not an employee, which has tax implications. The good news is that you can deduct a lot of expenses that you wouldn’t be able to if you were an employee. The bad news is that you are responsible for paying your own Social Security and Medicare taxes, as well as income taxes.

While UpWork does not withhold any taxes from your earnings, we are required by law to report your earnings to the IRS if you earn more than $600 with us in a calendar year. If you reach this threshold, we’ll send you a 1099-MISC form in January of the following year.

What is a 1099-MISC Form?
A 1099-MISC form is used to report miscellaneous income to the IRS.

This includes income from freelancing, royalties, and rents. If you earn more than $600 with UpWork in a calendar year, we’ll send you a 1099-MISC form in January of the following year.

What do I need to do with my 1099-MISC Form?
If you receive a 1099-MISC form from UpWork, you’ll need to include this information when you file your taxes. We recommend that you speak with a tax professional to determine how this income should be reported on your tax return.

Does UpWork Report Your Income to the IRS?

Yes, if you earn more than $600 with UpWork in a calendar year, we’ll send you a 1099-MISC form in January of the following year. You’ll need to include this information when you file your taxes.

PRO TIP: The answer to this question is most likely yes, as Upwork is a legal and registered business. However, we cannot guarantee that they will report your income to the IRS or any other government agency. If you are concerned about your taxes, we recommend that you speak to a tax professional.
Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.