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Oct 28, 2026 · @Charla Farris The biggest 1099 change in 70 years starts with the forms you'll send in January 2027: you now only issue a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC when you paid someone $2,000 or more in 2026 — up from $600. That's good news for less paperwork. But the deadlines didn't move, the IRS changed how forms get e-filed, and contractors still owe tax on every dollar. Here's what you need to know, whether you're sending 1099s or getting them, plus a simple checklist to ge

Oct 23, 2026 · @Charla Farris My roots in agriculture run deep. I was born in Gunnison, Colorado, and called Colorado home until 2024, when my husband and I moved to Oklahoma, looking for more opportunities in agriculture and room to grow our cattle operation. We celebrated 40 years of marriage in June. We were both raised in agriculture, and today we work side by side raising SimAngus cattle, with a focus on high-quality replacement heifers. Our youngest son lives here in O