[Pro] How-to: Request Tax Documents

Intro

Upon signing up as a Pro with LawnStarter or Lawn Love, you'll be asked to provide your tax details. This allows us to send you a 1099 Form at the start of each year for filing purposes. This article guides you on entering your tax information and requesting a new 1099 form if you haven't received one.

Important Note: If you receive an email from LawnStarter, Lawn Love or Home Gnome regarding your 1099 tax information, please respond to it as quickly as you can. We must have this information as soon as possible, but no later than January 15, 2026. If you fail to do so, your future payouts may be paused or you may be removed from the platform.

Before You Begin

• Make sure that you have the LawnStarter or Lawn Love app downloaded.
• Make sure that you have your credentials to log into the app.

How do I enter my tax information during signup?

• Once you have entered your personal information and reviewed the damage fee, you will be prompted to enter your tax information.
• Start by selecting the Legal Entity Type you wish to work under, Business or Individual.
  •  The legal entity type should match your bank account type. 
  • Click on the question mark for examples of types of business accounts. 
• If you choose Business as the Legal Entity Type the screen will expand. You will fill in your Business Name, Business Tax ID(EIN), and the Legal Address attached to your business.
  • A Business is defined as: You have a EIN. If you do not have an EIN, then you must register as an Individual and use your Social Security Number.
  • We ONLY use EIN or Social Security Number for tax purposes.
• After you have filled out the required fields select Next: Bank Info.

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How do I update my tax information if I'm an existing Pro?

• If you are an existing Pro sign into the app and select the hamburger button on the Tasks menu.
• Select Settings
• Select Tax Info in the Settings menu. 
• Enter the changes that need to be made on the Tax Info screen.
  • To receive your 1099s in the mail, please provide a physical address as our payment processor, Stripe, does not accept PO Boxes.
• Select Next: Bank Info.
• When changing your information, you must also email billing and include either your IRS document or your Driver's License of State issued ID. 
  • To email billing, contact Support and title your email 1099 Inquiry.

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How do I request a copy of my 1099?

• Contact Support.
  • Follow the instructions in How-to: Contact Support and select Send Message to LawnStarter or Lawn Love.
• Title your email 1099 Inquiry.
• Please include the year(s) you need a 1099 for in your email.
  • We will normally get back to you with your request on our next working business day. 
  • As long as your Direct Deposit address is correct and you made $600 or more during the year we will mail you your 1099 at the end of January. 
  • If you change your address for your direct deposit information during the year, you will receive more than one 1099.
    • A 1099 will be sent to each address; the original address and the new address.
    • Each 1099 will have the amount paid out while you lived at that address. 
    • You will need all 1099s to file your taxes. 
    • To ensure you receive all of your 1099s, you will need to put in a forwarding address with the USPS.
      • Please provide a physical address as our payment processor, Stripe, does not accept PO Boxes.

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