Easily file your 1099-NECs online – Avalara (Track1099)

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

Form 1099-NEC reports compensation paid to nonemployees, such as vendors, freelancers, contractors, agencies, and marketplace sellers.

U.S. businesses must file Form 1099-NEC for each nonemployee they pay more than $600 over the course of a tax year. This includes:

Independent contractors
Freelance workers
Professional service agencies
Marketplace sellers
Gig workers
Consultants

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Can I file Form 1099-NEC online?

Yes. You can e-file Form 1099-NEC 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-NEC?

Send copies to recipients by January 31.
E-file with the IRS by January 31.

When this date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline shifts to the next business day. Download Avalara’s checklist of key 1099 dates and deadlines for tax year 2025 and Avalara’s 1099 & W-9 desktop procedure for tax year 2025 to learn more.

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

It depends. Some states require you to file Form 1099-NEC 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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What are some of the penalties for failure to properly file a 1099-NEC with the IRS?

Businesses that file with an incorrect Tax ID and fail to collect a W-9 can be fined $60 to $630 per missing W-9. Businesses that file with an incorrect Tax ID will need to rectify the 1099-NEC with their nonemployee; this can involve backup withholding of up to 24%. Businesses unable to rectify their error will be subject to further IRS penalties.

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With Avalara 1099 & W-9, e-file, e-deliver, and e-correct the most common IRS form types

1042	1099-A	1099-LTC	3921
1042-S	1099-B	1099-MISC	3922
1094/1095	1099-C	1099-NEC	5498
1097-BTC	1099-CAP	1099-OID	5498-ESA
1098	1099-DIV	1099-PATR	5498-SA
1098-C	1099-G	1099-Q	T4A
1098-E	1099-INT	1099-R	W-2/2C
1098-Q	1099-K	1099-S	W-2G
1098-T	1099-LS	1099-SA

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W-4	W-8BEN	W-8BEN-E	W-8IMY
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Avalara 1099 & W-9 offers forms for you to print, sign, and mail to the IRS

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