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X-WR-CALNAME:Hiring Overseas Contractors: W-8BEN vs. W-9\, 1099 Rules and
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SUMMARY:Form 1099-NEC due for US contractors\, including US citizens livi
 ng abroad
DESCRIPTION:For 2026 payments of $2\,000 or more for services to a contra
 ctor who gave you a Form W-9. January 31\, 2027 is a Sunday\, so the due 
 date moves to Monday\, February 1. Overseas contractors on a W-8BEN who d
 id all the work abroad generally don't get one.\n\nDetails: https://mfa-a
 dvisory.com/blog/hiring-overseas-contractors-taxes-w8ben/\nGeneral inform
 ation\, not tax advice. Merchant Financial Advisory\, mfa-advisory.com
URL:https://mfa-advisory.com/blog/hiring-overseas-contractors-taxes-w8ben/
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DESCRIPTION:Form 1099-NEC due for US contractors\, including US citizens 
 living abroad
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