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The 1099 Threshold Is Now $2,000: What Small Businesses Must Do Before January

For payments made in 2026, most Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC are only required at $2,000 or more, up from $600. Here is what changed, what did not, and the steps Maryland business owners should take before the February 1, 2027 deadline.