Tourney Direct partners with Stripe to file 1099 tax forms that summarize your stipend earrings. We’ve put together some FAQs to help you learn more about 1099s, and how to review your tax info and download your tax forms.
If you have already connected a payment account, you can log in to manage your tax information from the Tourney Direct portal.
*IMPORTANT TAX UPDATE*
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). One update to make note of is the Increased Threshold for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC. For payments made after December 31, 2025, OBBA increases the threshold for reporting payments on Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC for services performed by independent contractors from $600 to $2,000.
What is a 1099-NEC form?
The 1099-NEC is a tax information form generally used to report non-employee compensation. Starting this tax year, many businesses that previously reported non-employee compensation in Box 7 on the 1099-MISC will switch to using the 1099-NEC.
A 1099-NEC form summarizes 1099-stipend earnings as independent contractors in the US. It’s provided to you and the IRS if you earn $600 (See change post December 31st, 2025 above.) or more in a calendar year. If you've worked an event for a stipend that has been paid to you by Tourney Direct on behalf of the event operator, you’ll need this form to file your taxes.
Important Timelines and Process Information
Here are a few important dates to keep in mind:
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Starting in November of each calendar year:
- If you're an event staff of any type and earned $600 (See change post December 31st, 2025 above.) or more in a given calendar year through Tourney Direct in the United States, Stripe will send an email on behalf of Tourney Direct (titled “Action required to receive your Tourney Direct 202X tax form”).
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You will be asked to confirm your tax information (e.g. name, address, and SSN or EIN).
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You will need to consent to receiving your 1099 via e-delivery (i.e. agree to receive your 1099 tax form from Tourney Direct electronically).
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By January 31, 2026:
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Your 1099 tax form will be available to download via your integrated Tourney Direct account for Stripe Express.
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You will receive an email from Stripe alerting you that your 1099 form is available to download.
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Tourney Direct will file your 1099 tax form with the IRS and relevant state tax authorities.
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April 18, 2026: IRS deadline to file your taxes. You’ll need your 1099 tax form to file your taxes.
I earned enough to need a 1099 form in 202X. Why haven’t I received an email from Stripe on behalf of Tourney Direct?
If you earned enough to need a 1099 form in 202X, you will receive an email from Stripe by mid January. Emails will be sent out starting in November of each calendar year.
If you can’t find an email from Stripe, it’s possible that:
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The email may be in your spam/junk mail folder. Please search your inbox for an email titled “Action required to receive your Tourney Direct 202X tax form”
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Tourney Direct does not have your most current email address on file. Please check any other email addresses you may have used to sign up for Tourney Direct. If you need to make an update to your contact information, please follow these steps: Update Your Contact Information
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The email address associated with your Tourney Direct account is incorrect, missing, or unable to receive mail.
Why is Stripe requesting my Social Security number (SSN), Employer Identification Number (EIN), or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?
Your SSN, EIN, or ITIN is required to file your 1099 tax form with the IRS and relevant state tax authorities.
Is my tax information secure?
Stripe’s security tools and best practices ensure that your sensitive information is safely stored and encrypted. Learn more about the safeguards in place to protect your information.
Please make sure to keep your login credentials for Stripe Express secure.
How can I download my 1099 tax form?
Before the end of January, Stripe will email you to let you know when your 1099 tax form is available for download.
How do I get a corrected 1099 tax form?
If you feel you need corrections made to a 1099 tax form that has already been ‘Filed’, use the edit option in the Tax Forms page of Stripe Express. Information you edit will not appear in the 1099 tax form in the Stripe Express dashboard but it is shared with Tourney Direct. You should reach out to Tourney Direct after you’ve made the edits you want and they can assist you with a correction. Once Tourney Direct ‘Files’ your correction, you will be notified via email and you will see a new 1099 tax form appear in the Stripe Express dashboard.
Please note that it can take up to 72 hours after the platform files the correction for you to be notified.
For any other questions, please reach out to our support team at info@tourneydirect.com.