If you’re self-employed or someone who has hired freelancers, it is critical that you know the ins and outs of the 1099 form series. Included in the bundle are a bunch of necessary documents that make sure each party documents the right taxes and payments. One of which is the 1099-NEC form.
Not knowing where to send the 1099-NEC form is one of the biggest mistakes many people who are new to the field make. To help you avoid making this mistake, here is a guide on where to mail 1099-NEC forms to the IRS. Keep reading for more info.
What is a 1099-NEC Form?
Any time you see a ‘1099 form’, think taxes. The NEC attached to this specific form stands for ‘non-employment compensation’.
This form is essentially used to report any type of compensation that is given to others if they are not employed under you. If you are the one reporting the 1099-NEC as a self-employed business owner or freelancer, you’ll need to make sure you get this document from whoever you worked for.
There is one major requirement for this document, however. That being that the form only applies to independent contractors that you have paid (or been paid from) more than $600 in a fiscal year.
Luckily, this form is generally easy to fill out. The longest part of it is identifying the TIN (similar to an EIN), which can take some time especially if the independent contractor is new. We have a few guides helping you fill this out on our website, so please feel free to check those out.
Where to Mail 1099-NEC Forms to IRS
Like any tax-related form, the 1099-NEC should go directly to the IRS. If you’re using a third-party tax reporting program such as TurboTax, they can handle this for you.
But oftentimes doing it the traditional way is much easier and sometimes even safer. To send 1099 NEC to the IRS, you need to mail 1099-NEC forms to the Internal Revenue Services department in which your business (or individual) is located.
There are three main departments. Please double check your state before sending, as mailing the 1099 NEC forms to the wrong place can delay the process.
If you are in these states,
Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
You are to send it to this address: Internal Revenue Service Center P.O. Box 219256 Kansas City, MO 64121-9256.
If you are in these states,
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.
You are to send it to this address: Internal Revenue Service Austin Submission Processing Center P.O. Box 149213 Austin, TX 78714.
If you are in these states,
California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.
You are to send it to this address: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Center 1973 North Rulon White Blvd. Ogden, UT 84201.
Something to Keep In Mind
As of recently, the IRS has put a limit of how many 1099 documents you can send in. Currently, it is 100. If you submit more, they will be rejected and you have to submit them electronically.
In general, submitting your 1099-NEC electronically is the preferred method. They are sent immediately, processed quicker, and trackable.
You’ll need to locate where to find the 1099-NEC forms by yourself, though you can submit them electronically through nearly any third party. We have all the 1099-NEC forms generated on our website, so please take advantage of these services! You can easily generate a 1099-NEC form without any hassle.
Mailing Important Documents Explained
We hope this short guide helped answer your question on where to mail 1099-NEC forms to IRS. It’s rather easy if you do it electronically, but physical mailing is still available.
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