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Parents Push Back After New IRS Reporting Requirement Targets Some 4-H Youth

The new requirement has prompted questions from some families about how it could affect youth participating in 4-H livestock auctions.

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Dave Bondy
Jul 03, 2026
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A new federal tax reporting requirement is raising concerns among some 4-H families after Michigan State University Extension announced that youth who receive $2,000 or more from livestock and still exhibit auctions during a calendar year may receive a 1099-MISC tax form beginning with the 2026 fair season.

According to an informational handout distribut…

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