This Form 1099-S will show her as the “payer” and the brother as the “recipient.” The sister must furnish Form 1099-S to the brother. Form 1096 is filed as well and the sister will be the “filer” for this form.

Why does my sister have to file a 1099-S?

Answer: The IRS explains in the General Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G that she is a nominee recipient because she received a Form 1099 for an amount that belongs to another person. The sister must file a Form 1099-S showing the amount allocable to the brother.

Is there a problem with the 1099 form?

IRS computers have no problem with that. If you call or write the payer and raise the issue, you may be buying trouble. The payer may issue the 1099 form incorrectly. Or you may end up with two of them, one issued in the ordinary course (even if it never got to you) and one issued because you called.

What do you need to know about 1099 MISC?

1. 1099-MISC: This form is used to report miscellaneous income you’ve received, typically as a result of freelance or self-employment work. Companies are required to issue a 1099-MISC if they pay you $600 or more over a given tax year.

What should I do if I receive a 1099 from my brother?

Question: Tax payer produced Form 1099-S from the sale of property she owned jointly with her brother. The Form 1099-S had the full amount reported to her and the brother did not receive a Form 1099-S. What should be done?

Do you have to file Form 1099 if you are a nominee?

Nominee returns . Generally, if you receive a Form 1099 for amounts that actually belong to another person or entity, you are considered a nominee recipient. You must file a Form 1099 with the IRS (the same type of Form 1099 you received). You must also furnish a Form 1099 to each of the other owners.