What Do Small Businesses Need to Do Before Filing W-2s and 1099s on January 31?
The January 31 W-2 and 1099-NEC deadline allows little room for errors discovered at the last minute. This checklist covers what to verify in Q4
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Can You Print W-2 and 1099 Recipient Copies on Plain Paper?
The IRS allows plain paper printing for 1099 and W-2 recipient copies under substitute form rules, but agency copies require official or approved formats. Learn
How Do You File Both W-2 and 1099 Forms Online for Your Business?
W-2 forms go to the SSA and 1099 forms go to the IRS, both due January 31. Learn the step-by-step filing process, what to verify
What Is the Best Way to E-File 1099-NEC Forms for Contractors?
Businesses can e-file 1099-NEC forms through the IRS FIRE system, the IRIS portal, or a dedicated filing service. Learn the differences and which method works
How Do I E-File W-2 Forms Directly to the SSA?
E-filing W-2 forms to the SSA uses the Business Services Online portal, not the IRS system. Learn how to register, which tool to use, and
How Does SSN Masking Work on W-2 and 1099 Forms?
SSN masking replaces the first five digits of a Social Security number on recipient copies of W-2 and 1099 forms. Learn which copies allow masking,
What Is Form 1099-K and How Does It Affect Businesses That Accept Payments Through Apps?
Form 1099-K reports payments processed through platforms like PayPal and Venmo. Learn what the current threshold is, who receives the form, and what your business
What Is Backup Withholding and When Does It Apply to 1099 Payments?
Backup withholding requires businesses to withhold 24 percent from contractor payments when a valid TIN is not provided. Learn what triggers it and how to
Do You Need to File a 1099 for Payments to Foreign or International Contractors?
Filing a 1099 for foreign contractors depends on where services were performed and whether the contractor is a U.S. person. Learn the rules and what
What Types of 1099 Errors Require a Correction Form?
Not every 1099 mistake requires a correction form. Learn which errors the IRS requires you to fix, the difference between Type 1 and Type 2
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– Filer/Company is the Employer in the case of W-2 forms, and the Payor in the case of 1099 Forms. The Filer/Company is also sometimes called the Client. Filer is the company or person who paid the money and is responsible for filing to the IRS or SSA and responsible for IRS and SSA compliance activities.
– The Payee is the person, estate, trust, or other entity who received the money. The payee is also sometimes called the recipient or employee.
– e-Filing or electronic filing, means sending a copy of Form 1099 or W-2 to the IRS in a formless way using electronic transfer. Transmittal Forms 1096 or W-3 is never needed when e-Filing.
– The Payee is the person, estate, trust, or other entity who received the money. The payee is also sometimes called the recipient or employee.
– e-Filing or electronic filing, means sending a copy of Form 1099 or W-2 to the IRS in a formless way using electronic transfer. Transmittal Forms 1096 or W-3 is never needed when e-Filing.