One important document is IRS Form 1096—it’s kind of like the cover letter for your 1099 forms when you're mailing in paper versions of the forms to the IRS. It's the required way to summarize ...

If you file Form 1099-NEC on paper, you must submit it with Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns. However, this form isn't required if you file electronically.

Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Closeup of Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions, an IRS information return ... [+] used to report certain ...

Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Forms 1099 are supposed to be mailed out by January 31st. Although most Forms 1099 arrive in January or early February, some ...