The phone call came on a Tuesday afternoon: a contractor friend learned he owed $47,000 in back wages, overtime, and penalties. His crime? Treating workers as 1099 independent contractors when they should have been W-2 employees. The Department of Labor had been watching, and his documentation couldn’t withstand scrutiny. This scenario remains disturbingly common across the construction industry. With mandatory W-2 overtime reporting now required under the new Box 12 Code TT

January 31st is your deadline. Miss it and you're paying $60 to $310 per form in penalties that's $15,500 down the drain if you manage 50 subcontractors. Here's what you'll get: A simple system to track subcontractor payments year-round, generate accurate 1099-NEC forms in minutes, and file electronically without stress. Why this matters to you: Beyond dodging fines, proper 1099 management protects your business during audits, keeps job costs accurate, and maintains trust wit