1099M versus 1099R Peretz Rapoport February 18, 2019 22:23 Updated 1099M stands for 1099 Miscellaneous and is used in most cases of 1099 employees. 1099R stands for 1099 Retirement and is used for pension plan payouts. Related articles New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act Frequency Empeon January 2021 Release Notes Empeon 4.5 Release Notes Empeon 4.4 Release Notes