Do You Owe Your Plumber a 1099? What Landlords Need to Know for 2026
When a landlord has to file a 1099-NEC for a plumber or handyman, the new $2,000 threshold for 2026 payments, the January deadline, and the W-9 habit that makes it easy.
Landlord taxes
The tax side of owning a rental: what goes on Schedule E, what counts as a deduction, and when a contractor needs a 1099. Written for landlords with a few properties. General guidance only, so confirm your situation with a tax professional.
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What Did You Forget to Deduct? A Rental Property Expense Checklist
A checklist of common rental property deductions, the costs that aren't deductible right away, and the records to keep so nothing gets missed at tax time.
Where Did This Year's Numbers Go? How to Fill Out Schedule E for a Rental Property
A plain-English walkthrough of Schedule E Part I for landlords: which numbers go on which line, what trips people up, and how to have them ready before tax season.