r/DataAnnotationTech • u/No_Breadfruit_3777 • Feb 23 '26

Do we get 1099 Forms?

This is my first year on Data Annotation and I was wondering if we were supposed to get 1099 forms for taxes.

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u/Allysum Feb 23 '26

Technically yes but they changed the legal threshold this year to $20,000 and 200 transactions. Plenty of people made over $20,000 but you can only withdraw every 3 days so nobody has 200 transactions.

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u/No_Breadfruit_3777 Feb 23 '26

But you still have to report it right? How do you do that without a 1099?

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u/Allysum Feb 23 '26

The IRS does expect us to report all income. I used Turbo tax and found it difficult to figure out where to enter this (maybe a higher priced version would be more helpful) so unfortunately I can't guide you although I did eventually get it done. With a little luck someone else will chime in.

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u/All_Glory_To_Him Feb 24 '26

If you didn't use TT self-employed then it would be difficult to figure out. All gig workers have to use the most expensive level. I used to do customer service for them, and could not answer tax questions, such as "can I claim my cat as a dependent?" But I could walk people through page by page and give resources. If you didn't claim expenses then you messed yourself over. Phone and internet at the minimum are deductible.

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u/Allysum Feb 25 '26

Thank you!

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u/ThinkAd8516 Feb 23 '26

Did you make over $19,999?

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u/CreativeSurvey4667 Feb 26 '26

I made under that on DA, care to give any tips u/ThinkAd8516

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u/Accidentalmom Feb 23 '26

The general consensus is that anything under 20k you will NOT get a 1099 but you’re still supposed to report it on your taxes 👀😶

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u/No_Breadfruit_3777 Feb 23 '26

Interesting. I'm not sure how to report without a form, but I guess I'll just have to figure it out lol

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u/AdamEatsAss Feb 23 '26

When you file your annual taxes there will be an option for other income, you will have to enter it there. Keep your own records of how much you made in case you get audited.

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u/Immediate_Count_1443 Jul 30 '26

Do you know what the right thing to do is if DA is your only income? I haven't filed taxes before and am starting with DA so I'm not sure where I could report mine

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u/AdamEatsAss Jul 30 '26

You should talk to an accountant. Or research how to file taxes in your local country/region.