1099-nec to worker for 2021, how do I file?

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March 20, 2023
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I just realized I should have given a 1099-NEC to someone that did work for me in 2021. How do I get the documents to print and mail that to the IRS?

On Irs.gov there's a form but it says copy A is not scannable and I can be penalized for using it.

Best answer by JosephS1

You can obtain the forms from the IRS website and I will give you the link below. Please be advised that there will be a penalty that will be assessed probably in the amount of $280 for the late filing. When the assessment notice arrives I suggest you pay the penalty, if assessed, and enclose a letter requesting abatement as the filing of the form was an oversight being corrected and you have not had any prior notices regarding this issue.

While the IRS prefers a scannable copy of the 1099-NEC (lines mostly in a reddish color), at this point I believe they will overlook that issue due to the late filing.

2021 Form 1099-NEC

Prior year 1099-NEC Instructions

What happens if I don't file a 1099-NEC?

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RobertB4444

TurboTax has a program set up just for that. You can find it here.

1099s were due on January 31st of this year. The sooner you get this filed the better.

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SCORP2Author

Thank you, but that's for 2022 1099, I need to create and file a 1099-NEC for 2021. Any suggestions?

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While the IRS prefers a scannable copy of the 1099-NEC (lines mostly in a reddish color), at this point I believe they will overlook that issue due to the late filing.

2021 Form 1099-NEC

Prior year 1099-NEC Instructions

What happens if I don't file a 1099-NEC?

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Gary Workman

I used turbo tax to do my taxes but got overwhelmed when I tried down loading the files and my printer when wild(mainly because I was. not able to set it up to print my returns and got overwhelmed ....my taxes are complicated by the fact that I had major medical costs and etc. Looking for help in getting my taxes done now that turbotax has completed their end...have a WF 3620 printer but unable to configure it correctly so got a lot of forms all mixed up and unable to file

JosephS1

Please clarify and expand upon your question Mr. Workman. First what version of TurboTax are you using? Do you have TurboTax Home and Business? TurboTax for Business? TurboTax can electronically file your current forms but not your prior year's forms. You would have to go to a local tax preparer in your vicinity as TurboTax does not e-file prior-year forms.

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