Question 1

&#x2705; What is Form 1096 and how is it filed?

Accepted Answer

Form 1096 (Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns) is not required when you e-file your 1099-MISC Form. read more

Question 2

&#x2705; How do I download or print 1099-MISC and 1096 Forms for my records?

Accepted Answer

After filing Form 1099-MISC through ExpressEfile, you can access the returns and Form 1096 from your account anytime. read more

Question 3

&#x2705; Does ExpressEFile send payee copies of Form 1099-MISC to the independent contractors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you've opted for the postal mailing option while filing Form 1099-MISC with ExpressEfile read more

Question 4

&#x2705; Why am I required to send a copy of 1099 MISC to the payee?

Accepted Answer

Federal law mandates that all recipients send 1099 MISC Forms to recipients. read more

Question 5

&#x2705; What information is required to file Form 1099 MISC?

Accepted Answer

Payer Details: Name, EIN/SSN, and Address. read more

Question 6

&#x2705; When should I furnish a copy of 1099-MISC to my payee?

Accepted Answer

Recipient copies of Form 1099-MISC must be received by the recipient no later than January 31st, 2019. read more

Question 7

&#x2705; Can I email 1099-MISC copies to my recipients for free?

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Yes, you can email copies of your generated 1099-MISC Forms for recipients free of charge. read more

Question 8

&#x2705; Will I be able to download the copies of my 1099-MISC and 1096 Forms for Free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ExpressEfile allows you to download the 1099-MISC and 1096 Forms generated. Your downloaded copies are always free. read more

Question 9

&#x2705; Am I able to edit or access generated W-2 and 1099 Forms for free with ExpressEfile?

Accepted Answer

ExpressEfile allows you to edit/view any W-2 Form or 1099s you previously generated. read more

Question 10

&#x2705; Can I bulk upload my recipient/employee information?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can bulk upload your Form 1099-MISC information (payer, recipient, and return details) and e-file them with the IRS securely. read more

Question 11

&#x2705; I don't have all the information I need to file. Will my progress be saved so I can finish it later?

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Yes, your information is saved automatically so you can continue from where you left off. read more

Question 12

&#x2705; If I place an order for postal mailing, when will my mailings go out?

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Usually, after you place an order for postal mailing, the mailings are scheduled to go out the next business day. read more

Question 13

&#x2705; When should I need to file W-3/1096?

Accepted Answer

You are supposed to send the W-3/1096 to the SSA/IRS only when you do a paper filing of Form W-2/1099. read more

Question 14

&#x2705; What copies of 1099-MISC do recipients get?

Accepted Answer

A payer has to issue the following two copies of 1099-MISC to the recipient by January 31 of each year. read more

Question 15

&#x2705; Where do I report non-employee compensation in 1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

For a self-employed worker, also called an independent contractor, the non-employee compensation has to be reported in Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC. read more

Question 16

&#x2705; What is the deadline to file 1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

Form 1099-MISC has been revised for the 2020 tax year and the nonemployee compensation reported in Box 7 of 1099-MISC is to be reported in Form 1099-NEC. read more

Question 17

&#x2705; I submitted several 1099 MISC/W-2 with mistakes and the Agency has accepted it. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

If your returns are already been received by the IRS, then the only way to correct the mistakes is by applying through correction forms (W-2c/1099 Corrections). read more

Question 18

&#x2705; I e-filed my forms with ExpressEfile. How to print my copies of the 1099/W-2?

Accepted Answer

To download a copy of your Form 1099/W-2, please follow these steps: read more

Question 19

&#x2705; Is there an option to mask the SSN in the form copy issued to the employees/recipients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You'll have the option to download form copies with the SSN masked or unmasked. When you opt to download with unmasked SSN, the file will be password protected. read more

Question 20

&#x2705; Does ExpressEfile support prior-year tax filings for Form 1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

Right now, we don't support the prior year filing of Form 1099 in ExpressEfile. However, you can file through our sister product taxbandits.com. read more

Question 21

&#x2705; When is the deadline to file Form 1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

January 31 is the deadline to file Form 1099-MISC for reporting non-employee compensation payments in Box 7. read more

Question 22

&#x2705; What are the different copies available for Form 1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

Form 1099-MISC has 5 different copies and each has its own purpose. Below are the copies available in Form 1099-MISC: read more

Question 23

&#x2705; How to correct the rejected W-2, 1099-MISC, and 1099-NEC returns?

Accepted Answer

If you have filed Forms W-2, 1099-MISC, and 1099-NEC and it is rejected by the IRS/SSA, you will receive an email with the reason for rejection. read more

Question 24

&#x2705; My contractor only has an ITIN/ATIN. How do I file Form 1099?

Accepted Answer

In case your contractor doesn't have an EIN or SSN and only has an ITIN or ATIN, you can still complete 1099 filing for them. read more

Question 25

&#x2705; What information needs to be corrected in Form W-2, 1099-MISC, and 1099-NEC?

Accepted Answer

If you have filed Forms W-2, 1099-MISC, or 1099-NEC and find mistakes in your form, you will need to file correction forms. read more

Question 26

&#x2705; How to complete state information while filing Form 1099-NEC/1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

State information needs to be reported in Boxes 5 to 7 of Form 1099-NEC/1099-MISC. Although the IRS doesn’t require you to fill in these boxes, your state agency might require a Form 1099-NEC copy. read more

Question 27

&#x2705; What is the FATCA filing requirement in Form 1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

While filing Form 1099-MISC, there will be a checkbox for the FATCA filing requirement. To check the box, there are some conditions to be met. read more

Question 28

&#x2705; What is 2nd TIN not in Form 1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

While filing Form 1099-MISC, there will be a checkbox for 2nd TIN not. read more

Question 29

&#x2705; What is an account number in Form 1099-MISC?

Accepted Answer

An account number in Form 1099-MISC is required if you have multiple accounts for a recipient for whom you are filing more than one Form 1099-MISC. read more

Question 30

&#x2705; My SSN in Form 1099-MISC/1099-NEC is not masked in the downloaded copy. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

With ExperssEfile, you can choose to download the form copies both with the SSNs masked and unmasked from the Print Center. read more

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