Direct Answer
E-filing 1099s usually costs a per-form fee that drops as your volume grows, plus optional add-ons such as printing and mailing recipient copies, TIN matching, and state filing. At 1099 Express, e-filing only runs from $1.99 per form for 1 to 100 forms down to $0.02 per form above 10,000, with a $75 minimum. When you order Print & Mail at the same time, e-filing is included at no extra charge. Software licenses start at $199 for a single user.
Key Takeaways
- Most 1099 pricing is per form and tiered by volume, so the total form count sets your rate.
- Bundling Print & Mail with e-filing can cost less than doing the mailing yourself.
- TIN matching, state filing, and international mailing are the add-ons that change your total.
- After January 1, 2027, your provider must transmit to IRIS, the only IRS e-file system for information returns.
- Use a pricing calculator to compare before January, not during it.
What You Are Actually Paying For
When you compare 1099 providers, the headline price per form is only part of the story. Your total cost for the season usually includes four pieces:
- Filing with the IRS. Transmitting your returns electronically. If you file 10 or more information returns in a year, counting all form types together, e-filing is required.
- Recipient copies. Every payee needs their copy by the deadline, generally February 1, 2027 for tax year 2026 1099-NEC forms.
- Data checks. TIN matching before you file, to avoid rejections, corrections, and B-notices.
- State filing. Some states take your returns through the IRS Combined Federal/State Filing Program. Others require a separate, direct filing.
A low per-form price that leaves out recipient copies or state filing is not the cheapest option once you add those back.
1099 Express Pricing at a Glance
Software licenses. 1099Express and W-2 Express start at $199 for a single-user license. 1042-S Express is $348, and 1095 Express is $399. You can watch the demo and explore the software at no cost before you buy.
E-filing only. Rates are set by the tier your total form count falls into, for 1099, 1098, 1042-S, W-2, and W-2G series forms:
| Forms | Per form |
|---|---|
| 1 to 100 | $1.99 |
| 101 to 200 | $1.49 |
| 201 to 300 | $0.99 |
| 301 to 500 | $0.75 |
| 501 to 750 | $0.65 |
| 751 to 1,000 | $0.55 |
| 1,001 to 5,000 | $0.10 |
| 5,001 to 10,000 | $0.05 |
| 10,001 and up | $0.02 |
A $75 minimum applies to e-filing 1099, 1098, W-2, and W-2G series forms. Corrections use the same tiers.
Print, Mail & e-File. For 1099, 1098, and W-2G series forms, the bundle starts at $2.04 per form for up to 1,000 forms and drops to $1.24 per form above 15,000. That price covers printing, mailing the recipient copies, and e-filing with the IRS.
Add-ons.
– Interactive TIN matching: $1.00 per check
– Bulk TIN matching: $75 per file (up to 10,000 records)
– International mailing: $1.75 per form
– Combined Federal/State Filing (CF/SF): included
– Direct state filing for 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K: priced per state form, see our State Filing page
A Quick Example
Say you file 150 Forms 1099-NEC.
- E-filing only: 150 forms fall in the 101 to 200 tier, so 150 x $1.49 = $223.50. You still need to print and mail 150 recipient copies yourself.
- Print, Mail & e-File: 150 x $2.04 = $306.00, and the recipient copies are printed and mailed for you, with e-filing included.
The difference is $82.50, or about 55 cents per recipient, to hand off printing, folding, stuffing, postage, and the trip to the post office. Add $75 for one bulk TIN matching file and you have checked every name and TIN before filing.
These figures are estimates. Your exact total is confirmed at checkout, and you can run your own numbers on our pricing calculator.
Five Questions to Ask Any 1099 Provider
1. Do you transmit to IRIS? The IRS FIRE system stops accepting returns November 19, 2026. After January 1, 2027, IRIS is the only electronic filing system for information returns, including corrections and prior-year returns.
2. Do I need my own TCC? Some tools require you to apply for an IRS Transmitter Control Code. 1099 Express e-files using our own TCC, so you do not need one.
3. What does a correction cost? Mistakes happen. Find out whether corrections are priced like originals or carry a premium.
4. How do you handle state filing? Ask whether CF/SF is included and what direct state filing costs.
5. Can I bring last year’s data forward? Re-keying hundreds of recipients is where errors start. With 1099 Express, your 2025 files can be brought forward, and you can import new data from our free Excel templates.
Get Your Estimate Before January
Pricing is easiest to compare in the fall, before filing deadlines force a decision. Run your numbers on the 1099 Express pricing calculator, start filing at 1099express.com, or ask our team about volume pricing at support@1099express.com or (361) 884-1500.
People Also Asked
Q: Is e-filing included with Print & Mail?
Yes. At 1099 Express, e-filing is included at no extra charge when you order Print & Mail at the same time, except for ACA forms.
Q: Is there a minimum charge for e-filing 1099s?
Yes. A $75 minimum applies to e-filing 1099, 1098, W-2, and W-2G series forms.
Q: Does it cost extra to file 1099s with my state?
States in the Combined Federal/State Filing Program are included. States that require a direct filing are charged per state form, starting at $2.18 per form for 1 to 50 forms.