[quote=LarryTheRenter]Is issuing a 1099 something you can do yourself with a simple form or does it require getting (and paying) an accountant to do it for you???? thanks[/quote]

You can do it yourself, by hand would be a pain in the ass if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you do know what you’re doing, its gonna take maybe 1/2 hour for a few 1099’s. I just looked for low cost services online and Intuit will prepare all the forms for you for $39, $25 if done before Jan 23.