Can I file 1099-NEC for the tax year 2019 and prior?
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No, you cannot file Form 1099-NEC for the tax year 2019 and prior because this form was introduced in 2020. If you want to report nonemployee compensation for the tax year 2019 or prior, you must use Form 1099-MISC. The nonemployee compensation can be reported in box 7 of Form 1099-MISC.