Form 1099 Requirements

IRS Form 1099MISC must be issued to each U.S. independent contractor that has received payments in the calendar year that total US$600 or more for services (including parts and materials).  Form 1099MISC must also be issued to U.S. individuals that receive awards, honorariums, and prizes in the calendar year that total US$600 or more.1099s are not issued for scholarships and fellowships.

IEEE Conference Treasurers & IEEE Geographic Units are responsible for providing the information, for the preceding year, that would be needed to complete Form 1099MISC and send to the IEEE Accounts Payable Department by January 31st.  Do not wait until the conference closes.  The IRS requires the 1099MISC forms to be issued no later than January 31st.  Please send by e-mail or fax, the following information:  a) name and address; b) social security number; and 3) total amount paid in the reporting year.  Use Form W-9 (PDF, 98 KB) to obtain the individual's names, addresses, and social security numbers.  Please send to Tax Department at: tax-compliance@ieee.org or fax to +1.732.981.0538.