Form 1096
Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns
Cover sheet submitted to the IRS along with paper copies of 1099, 1098, W-2G, and other information returns.
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About Form 1096 β Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns
Form 1096 is a transmittal form that must accompany all paper information returns (1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1098, W-2G, etc.) filed with the IRS. It summarizes the total number of forms and dollar amounts being submitted. A separate Form 1096 is required for each type of information return (e.g., one for all 1099-NECs, another for all 1099-MISCs). Businesses that file 10 or more information returns are now required to file electronically using the IRS FIRE system, in which case Form 1096 is not required. Paper filers must submit by February 28.
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