Does Simple Affiliate file 1099 tax forms?

Yes. For Autopay payouts to eligible U.S. affiliates, Simple Affiliate facilitates IRS Form 1099-K and 1099-NEC when the applicable transaction volume and IRS reporting thresholds require them. This helps organize required reporting for qualifying affiliate payouts, but it does not remove your responsibility for the store’s broader tax compliance.

How 1099 reporting works

Simple Affiliate’s 1099 workflow applies to eligible U.S. affiliates who receive payouts through Autopay. When the relevant volume and IRS thresholds are met:

• Form 1099-K: May apply to qualifying payment transactions.
• Form 1099-NEC: May apply to qualifying nonemployee compensation.
• Autopay eligibility: The facilitation described here applies to payouts processed through Autopay.
• Thresholds: A form is not issued for every affiliate automatically. Applicable IRS and transaction-volume thresholds determine when reporting is required.

Simple Affiliate does not guess whether a form is required based on incomplete information. Keep affiliate and payout details accurate so the reporting process has the information it needs.

Where affiliates access forms

Affiliates can access issued tax forms from their affiliate dashboard. Set the expectation that forms are available there when they have been issued and the applicable reporting requirements are met. If an affiliate cannot find a form, confirm that the payout method, account details, reporting year, and applicable thresholds are correct before directing them to a tax professional.

Your tax responsibilities

You remain responsible for your business’s tax compliance, including obligations that are not handled through Simple Affiliate’s Autopay reporting workflow. You should:

• Review affiliate information: Confirm names, addresses, tax details, and payout records are accurate.
• Check reporting obligations: Determine whether your business has additional federal, state, or local filing responsibilities.
• Handle non-Autopay requirements: Do not assume that payouts outside the eligible Autopay workflow are covered by this form facilitation.
• Get professional advice: Consult a qualified tax professional for questions about your business’s obligations or an affiliate’s individual tax situation.