Originally Posted by
dc10forlife
I don't know about you, but my business uses lots of consultants. For example, if a friend or family member is travelling with me, I often use the time to consult with them about business matters. I pay for their flight and/or meal, and I put my business extra number in the reservation.
That is not an example of consultant per program rules. Payments of flights or meals is not the same as filing a 1099 information return for the person.