Maroo makes it easy to include payments you made outside the platform so your contractor’s 1099 is complete and accurate. This feature ensures all compensation is properly reported to the IRS, even if part of it didn’t go through Maroo.
How to Add Outside Payments
If you paid a contractor outside of Maroo and want that amount reflected on their 1099, follow these steps:
Wait until the contractor has completed and submitted their W-9
Go to your contractor list and locate the correct contractor
Click Edit Total Pay next to their name
Enter the amount you paid outside of Maroo
Once saved, the added amount will be included in that contractor’s total earnings for 1099 reporting.
⚠️ Important Notes:
Adding outside payments is optional and only needed if you want those amounts reflected on the 1099
Payments entered outside of Maroo are not verified by Maroo
You cannot reduce or edit amounts that were already paid through Maroo
Outside payments are added only for accurate 1099 reporting and do not affect past transactions in your account
This optional feature helps ensure your 1099-NEC forms reflect the full amount you paid each contractor, giving you accurate records and peace of mind at tax time.
If you have any questions or would like a bit of guidance, our team would be happy to hop on a quick call with you. Just reach out to us at [email protected] and let us know you’d like us to call.