Quote Originally Posted by Mettler View Post
Can I assume that I asked a silly question?
not at all

If I understand correctly, companies only need to report payouts for services rendered by other non-companies valued at over $600...So if you sold a yard 1k in scrap, shouldn't be an issue. If you did 1k worth of labor for them, you'll be getting a 1099*

*But I'm not an accountant and you should probably consult a professional