How to Amend a 1096

1096 Tax Form

The 1096 tax form is a compilation form for businesses to be sent to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Form 1096 compiles the totals for all 1099 forms including 1099-MISC, which discloses miscellaneous expenses by the business, and 1099-DIV, for dividends paid to shareholders of the business.

Instructions

You Forgot a 1099

1. Resubmit your tax form 1096 if you filed your business tax submission incorrectly, usually by forgetting to list one of the 1099 forms on the 1096. Download a new 1099 tax form from the IRS website or order it online to be mailed or faxed to you.

2. Check the "Corrected" box on the tax forms you amend. If your form is submitted past the February employer's tax deadline, you may face a late charge of $50 (as of 2011).

3. Resubmit the form to the IRS. Find which address to send your tax forms at the IRS website. Just select the link to the state in which your business operates and send the type of form (1099 or 1096) to the proper address listed.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't forget to sign the form where indicated and enclose any penalties or interest charges.

References

• IRS: 1096 Tac Form
• Ask Tax Guru: Amend 1096
• Payroll Taxes: Form 1096, Form 1099 Defined
• IRS: Where to File