How to Furnish 1099 Recipient Copies: A Print-and-Mail Checklist

Direct Answer Issuing a return to the IRS and furnishing a copy to the payee are separate responsibilities. If you provide a paper recipient statement, verify the payee’s address, use the correct copy, and mail it by the applicable due date. Keep a record of...

State 1099 Filing and the Combined Federal/State Filing Program

Direct Answer Filing your 1099s with the IRS does not always satisfy your state. The Combined Federal/State Filing program lets the IRS forward eligible information returns to participating states automatically, which covers many filers, but not all forms, not all...

1099Express Now Supports IRS IRIS Direct Filing

The IRS Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) is now the primary pathway for e-Filing 1099 information returns. 1099Express files directly to IRIS on your behalf, meaning you don’t need your own Transmitter Control Code (TCC) to e-File. We handle the...

How to Avoid IRS B-Notices: A Practical TIN Matching Guide

B-notices (CP2100) arrive when the name and TIN on a 1099 don’t match IRS records. The good news: they’re almost entirely preventable with bulk TIN matching before you file. 1099Express offers bulk TIN matching for $75 per file, or interactive matching at...

1099-NEC Deadline for Tax Year 2026 Is February 1, 2027

Direct Answer For tax year 2026, the 1099-NEC filing deadline is Monday, February 1, 2027. The statutory due date is January 31, but January 31, 2027 falls on a Sunday, so the IRS weekend-and-holiday rule pushes the deadline to the next business day. This applies to...