The 1096 is a summary of information forms being sent to the IRS. IRS Form 1096 Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns is a sort of cover page to all other 1099 forms being filed.

What to Report?

You need one 1096 for each type of information form you have issued. If, for example, you submit a 1099-MISC and a 1099-S, complete one Form 1096 to transmit with the 1099-MISC and another Form 1096 to transmit with Form 1099-S.

File Electronically...

If you are filing electronically, the 1096 is automatically prepared and transmitted. You do not need to submit the 1096 by paper if you are filing electronically.

Our software creates files in the format required by the IRS for electronic transmission. The system is updated each year to reflect the format changes that are made by the IRS. 1099Fire™ is proud of its acceptance rate.

Saving Data...

Data entered may be stored/saved anywhere on your hard drive or to external diskettes for quick retrieval.  You can also export your data to a csv file format.

Import...

You have data in Excel or some type of spreadsheet and you want to import that data into the 1099Fire™ software, rather than type it in by hand.  Its easy to do.

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1096 Data Entry