Printing Form 1096

To Print Form 1096, it would depend on the paper type.

1099Express can print either on plain printer papaer or on IRS Red Form 1096.

To print Form 1096 on plain printer paper:

Open the source file saved in the 1099Express program by selecting the File menu and clicking the option Open (or Re-Open). If the file required to create the 1096 Transmittal form is already opened, please proceed.
After a file is opened in the program, select the File menu and click the Create Form 1096 option from the drop-down list.
A page setup window will populate. Click the Print button to continue.
Select the printer of choice (if not already selected) and click Print. Alternatively, Users can select either Microsoft Print to PDF or Save As PDF to save the form for personal reference.


Form 1096 will be printed (or saved as PDF).

To print on the Red IRS Form (1096):

Be sure to have ordered/purchased the official IRS red Form 1096. Forms can be ordered here: Order Information Returns and Employer Returns
Have the 1096 Red Form placed within the printer and open the 1099Express program. Have the file required to create the 1096 Transmittal form opened (by selecting the File menu and clicking Open or Re-Open). If the file is already opened, please proceed.
Select the File menu and click the Print on Form 1096 option from the drop-down menu.
A Pre-Printed From Page Setup window will appear. Select Print to continue or... Select Preview to preview the data. Please Note: This option is already formated to print on the IRS Red 1096 Form. If further adjustments are needed, select the Advanced tab to adjust margins.
Select the printer of choice (if not already selected) and click Print.


Data will then be printed on the official IRS red Form.

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