Working on micro1
micro1 taxes: the 1099 and what you file
Contractor (1099) work: micro1 engages independent contractors, not employees, and you handle your own taxes. A 1099-NEC in your Deel account, when one is issued.
What micro1 and the IRS say
Am I an employee of micro1?
No. The expert agreement engages you as an independent contractor, so you are responsible for your own taxes, social security contributions, insurance and benefits, and you provide your own equipment unless a Statement of Work says otherwise. Disputes go to binding arbitration administered by JAMS, and you can end the agreement or a Statement of Work without cause with at least 5 business days' written notice.
Where do I find my tax form?
If a tax form is issued to you, it is in your Deel contractor account: Finance, then Tax Forms (in some layouts, Profile icon, then Documents, then Tax Forms), where you look for Form 1099-NEC for the relevant tax year and download the PDF.
When is a Form 1099-NEC required in the US?
The IRS says a business reports payments for services to a person who is not its employee on Form 1099-NEC when they total $2,000 or more in the calendar year, for payments made after 31 December 2025 (the threshold was $600 before).
How micro1 pays
Payments are processed in USD on a bi-monthly basis (twice per month) through Deel, micro1's payroll platform, and KYC verification through Deel must be completed before any payment can be processed. Only one payout structure applies to your project, and your contract names it under 'special clauses': hourly (the tracked hours the project team approves), pay-per-task (each approved task pays your hourly rate times the project's Payout Multiple, whatever time it took, though you may still have to track time) or a flat fee in USD per approved task (incomplete, rejected or unapproved submissions are not paid).
More work beside micro1
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Like micro1, they are expert networks that hire for AI Evaluation, Domain Experts and Coding.
micro1 taxes: questions
Is micro1 1099 or W-2?
Contractor (1099) work: micro1 engages independent contractors, not employees, and you handle your own taxes. A 1099-NEC in your Deel account, when one is issued.
Can I work on other platforms beside micro1?
Contract work leaves you free to take other contracts unless your agreement says otherwise, and each platform pays and reports your earnings on its own. The sites like micro1 page lists the platforms hiring for the same kinds of work, with how many roles each has open today.
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