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What is Form 1099-LS and when is it required?

Form 1099-LS reports payments from life insurance contracts that have been sold or transferred to another party. It is issued by the acquiring company and filed with the IRS.

Companies must file a 1099-LS when they acquire a life insurance contract or related interest through a reportable policy sale. An acquiring company must file Form 1099-LS for transactions such as:

Purchase of a life insurance contract from a policyholder
Acquisition of interest from a life insurance contract

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Can I file Form 1099-LS online?

Yes. You can e-file Form 1099-LS through the IRS website or by mail. You may also use Avalara 1099 & W-9 to streamline the e-filing process and help prevent costly errors.

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What are the IRS deadlines for filing Form 1099-LS?

Send copies to recipients by February 15.
E-file with the IRS by March 31.

When these dates fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline shifts to the next business day.

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Do I need to file Form 1099-LS with state tax agencies?

It depends. Some states require you to file Form 1099-LS directly, especially if state income tax was withheld or if you’re not using the IRS Combined Federal/State Filing Program (CF/SF). Requirements, deadlines, and formats vary by state.

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Is a 1099-LS form more difficult to e-file than a common 1099 form?

For the most part, a 1099-LS is filed with the IRS like other 1099 forms, whether via e-filing or postal mail. However, preparation of the form itself can be more challenging given the requirement to report additional factors such as cost basis or capital gains.

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