1099 E-File service general information
Overview
This article provides information about the 1099 E-File service.
Assumptions
You need to file 1099s.
Details
The 1099 E-File Service makes it easy for small businesses to file 1099s electronically in minutes. With 1099 E-File service you can skip the 1096 (not required when you e-file). Also, with one flat fee per company, you can file unlimited number of forms.
This year, there is QuickBooks Desktop 2011 and 2012 integration that will allow you to import data from QuickBooks. You can print copies of 1099s for vendors and your own records on plain paper, ( no pre-printed forms required.)
How much does 1099 E-file service cost?
- Early Bird pricing for 1099 E-File is through 01/15/2012: $25
To receive the Early Bird pricing, you submit the e-file on or before 01/15/2012. - Regular pricing for 1099 E-File is on or after 01/16/2012: $39
The pricing is for an unlimited number of 1099s per federal EIN.
How do I pay for the 1099 E-File?
Note: Intuit Online Payroll customers can pay for service via ACH (if they are using their checking account to pay for payroll service
What is a 1099-misc form?
IRS has specific rules for determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
For assistance in classifying your workers , visit www.irs.gov and search for Publication 15.
Do I need to file 1099-misc form?
- 1099-MISC: The contractor version of the employee?s W-2. Reports all wages or payments delivered for the entire year. One 1099-MISC form is sent to each contractor who was paid $600 or more during the year.
- 1096: The single transmittal form the payer sends to the IRS. Reports all payments made to all contractors. For example, if a payer sends out fifteen 1099s for the year, the information from all fifteen 1099-MISC forms is captured onto the single 1096.
What Boxes on 1099 misc form are supported by 1099 E-File?
Click this link for 1099 misc form specific instructions and box definitions.
When can I sign up for 1099 E-File?
When can I E-File my 1099 misc form?
When is the IRS deadline for filing 1099 misc form?
What is the last day to e-file using the Intuit 1099 E-File service?
What is the last day for me to view and print copies of 1099 misc form?
When is the IRS deadline for Vendors to receive their 1099 misc form?
How do I sign up for 1099 E-File?
NOTE: The below links are for new and returning customers.
For Intuit Online Payroll Sign Up steps and 1099 e-file instructions, Click Here
For QuickBooks Online Payroll use a Stand Alone Account. Sign Up steps and 1099 e-file instructions, Click Here
For Stand Alone Account Sign Up steps and 1099 e-file instructions, Click Here
Do I still have to print my 1099s to give to the vendor and where do I get 1099 paper?
How do I sign up and file for mulitiple filing companies?
?From the first page once you have logged into the 1099 E-File Service you will see the last company you filed for on the top tool bar. Select the drop down and then the choice "Add another Intuit 1099 E-File Service Subscription. This will give you a page to begin entering the next company's information.
Note: Each subscription for each company is a separate fee.
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What do I need to do for the new IRS regulations for tax year 2011 form 1099-MISC that excludes some payments to be reported on third party form 1099-K?
How do I check the status of my filing?
?QuickBooks and Standalone customers may return to their 1099 E-File account in www.workplace.intuit.com and verify status.


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