How to Print IRS Form 1099 From Excel

When most people refer to the 1099 form, they are speaking of the 1099-Misc form that is given to non-employees or subcontractors by employers. The form documents how much money non-employees have been paid for their services and is used for federal income tax purposes. This form cannot be printed in Microsoft Excel. It is a document that must be filled out from the Internal Revenue Service. It is important to complete a scannable form from the IRS or they will assess a fine.

Instructions

Form 1099-Misc

1. Go to http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/agents/article/0,,id=109302,00.html. This page features many publications and forms that can be viewed. Click on the Form 1099 misc hyperlink to be directed to the page, http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099msc.pdf.

2. This form can be printed for review but cannot be used. The IRS charges a $50 fine for forms that are mailed to them that are not scannable. To prevent this charge, order the form you need from their website, http://www.irs.gov/businesses/page/0,,id=23108,00.html.

3. To order the scannable form, call (800) Tax-Form (1-800-829-3676) or order the form directly from their website.

4. The form can be filled out by the employer following the instructions as detailed at http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1099msc/index.html. A tax professional can be consulted for assistance.

References

• www.irs.gov

Resources

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• Finding a Tax Professional