If a client is paying a bill, they might issue a Form 1099-MISC with the amount in Box 3, “other income.” That’s the most generic income category. Or, the client paying a bill might issue a ...

For 2020 and subsequent-year payments, your choices on Form 1099-MISC are more limited. Most payments are recorded in Box 3, as other income. The numbers on any Form 1099 are important.