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IRS 1099 Reporting Threshold Increase to $2,000
February 18, 2026
Q. Will the IRS 1099 reporting threshold change from $600 to $2,000, and how does this affect reporting for 2025 and future years? Are there official references confirming this change?
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(Answered by IOFM's third-party tax expert)
Yes, the IRS will increase the 1099 reporting threshold to $2,000 for transactions occurring in 2026. For payments made in 2025, the $600 threshold still applies. Starting in 2027, the $2,000 threshold will adjust annually for inflation. Official references include…
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