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We make payments to a nonemployee individual in Puerto Rico . . .

Question

We make payments to a nonemployee individual in Puerto Rico for services. Do we report on a Form 1099?

Answer

These types of reporting situations are complicated and require a thorough review of all factors in the specific situation.

In general, you will first need to determine whether the payee is a U.S. person or a non-U.S. person. U.S. persons are taxed on their worldwide income, regardless of where they live.

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