Find tax forms for your supervision income

This applies to U.S. supervisors paid by Motivo as independent contractors. Motivo partners with Stripe to make end-of-year taxes easier.

Your tax responsibility

As an independent contractor with Motivo, you are responsible for keeping track of your earnings and reporting them accurately in your tax filings. If you have questions about what to report, consult a tax professional. Motivo cannot provide tax advice, and cannot verify the accuracy of tax guidance published elsewhere online.

Keep in mind that Motivo does not automatically withhold taxes.

How do I get my 1099 tax form?

If you earn $2,000 or more annually on Motivo, you receive a 1099-NEC form through our partner Stripe.

Before January. Stripe emails you instructions on how to set up a Stripe Express account. You need an account to access and download your 1099 tax form. We strongly suggest opting into paperless delivery, meaning you agree to receive your form electronically through Stripe Express, to make sure you receive it quickly.

Before mid-January. Confirm that your tax information, such as your name, address, and SSN or EIN, is correct in Stripe Express.

By January 31. Your 1099 tax form is available to download through Stripe Express if you agreed to paperless delivery.

Your 1099 tax form is also mailed to you. If you do not receive an email from Stripe, or you did not agree to paperless delivery, allow up to 10 business days for mail delivery.

On April 15. IRS deadline to file individual tax returns. You need your 1099 tax form to file your taxes.

If you receive a Stripe email asking you to confirm your TIN, or taxpayer identification number, to keep your account active, use the unique link sent to you. This is not to create a Stripe account. It is used to make sure we have the correct TIN for every supervisor on the platform. This email only goes to certain supervisors, so if you do not receive one, we have your correct information and no action is needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is a 1099-NEC tax form? 1099-NEC forms are federal income tax information forms used to report earnings and proceeds other than wages, salaries, and tips, which are reported on the federal W-2 form. The forms are filed with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and, if required, state tax departments. A 1099-NEC form summarizes a supervisor's earnings as an independent contractor in the U.S. It is provided to you and the IRS, as well as some U.S. states, if you earn $2,000 or more annually. You need this form to file your taxes.

What tax forms will be sent? The only tax form eligible supervisors receive is the 1099-NEC, and only for supervisors who earn $2,000 or more on the platform annually. Supervisors who earn less do not receive a 1099 form.

How will tax forms be delivered? Eligible supervisors who earn more than $2,000 annually receive an email invite to create a Stripe Express account by mid-January. The email subject line is "Get your Motivo [YEAR] tax forms faster by enabling e-delivery". If you do not receive the email invitation before mid-January but earned $2,000 or more on Motivo, contact Motivo support.

What is Stripe Express and how do I access it? Stripe Express lets you update your tax information, manage tax forms, and track your earnings. If you are working with Motivo and earned $2,000 or more within the calendar year in the U.S., Stripe sends an email inviting you to create an account and log in to Stripe Express. You can also reach it from your Motivo account under Settings > Payment.

How do I download the app? The Stripe Express app is available for iOS from the App Store. There is no Android app.

Do I have to download an app? No. You can use either the web-based portal or the Stripe Express app to access your account and tax information.

I earned enough to need a 1099 form this year. Why haven't I received an email from Stripe? If you earned enough to need a 1099 form for this tax year, you should have received an email from Stripe by mid-January. Emails for pre-filing confirmation are sent starting November 1, which is separate from the email you receive when your form is filed by the platform in January.

If you cannot find an email from Stripe, it is possible that:

• It is in your spam or junk mail folder.
• Motivo does not have your most current email address on file. Check any other email addresses you may have used to sign up for Motivo, or reach out to Motivo to update your email and have an invite email sent to you.
• The email address associated with your Motivo Stripe Connect account is incorrect, missing, or unable to receive mail.
• You earned less than the threshold for your form type.

Have additional questions?

Reach out to Motivo at support@motivohealth.com and we would be happy to help.