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E-Filing Service (Self-Entry) Form 1042 Filing

Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income of Foreign Persons

IRS Form 1042 is an annual income tax form filed through the IRS Modernized e-File (MeF) system to report U.S.-source income paid to foreign persons. If you file Form 1042-S, you must also file Form 1042 separately to report the total withholding for the year.

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$399.95 Flat Fee – Original Filings

  • New Electronic Filing Requirement for Tax Year 2025.
  • You enter your own 1042 data directly into our secure web application.
  • Amendments and prior year filings available (additional cost).
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  • IRS-Approved MeF Filing - Transmit securely through the IRS Modernized e-File system.
  • No TCC or Fingerprint - Skip the months-long IRS registration process.
  • Fast Turnaround - We handle XML generation, schema validation, and submission monitoring.
  • Flat Fee, No Hidden Costs - Transparent pricing you can trust.
  • PDF Review Before Filing - You approve before we submit.
  • Friendly U.S. Support - Talk directly to a specialist.

The IRS has ended the administrative exemption – nearly all U.S. withholding agents must e-file Form 1042 starting with returns due March 15, 2026.

 

If you file 10 or more information returns, or operate as a financial institution or large partnership, you are required to e-file.

Don’t risk penalties or rejected returns – let 1099FIRE handle the IRS Modernized e-File submission for you.

 

How We Can Help

• Prepare and validate the required XML
• Perform schema checks and fix errors before submission
• Send a PDF for your review and approval
• Transmit through MeF and monitor until accepted
• Provide the IRS acknowledgement for your records

Typical turnaround: 24–48 hours after PDF approval.

No. Form 1042 is filed through the IRS MeF system, which requires an EFIN and ETIN instead.  Avoid the delay and confusion – we file directly for you using our IRS-approved MeF credentials.

What you gain with 1099FIRE
• No TCC or fingerprinting
• No new IRS account to set up
• Flat pricing and clear next steps
• Direct access to a specialist


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1099FIRE is an IRS-approved vendor for electronic Form 1042 filings. We successfully completed the IRS Assurance Testing System (ATS) requirements, certifying our software for secure and compliant MeF submissions.

  • Verified by the IRS as an approved e-file provider

  • Tested and approved for Form 1042 returns

  • Secure and reliable electronic filing you can trust

See the official IRS list of approved providers here: 1042 Modernized e-File (MeF) providers

Stop worrying about IRS uploads and schema errors – our experts do it for you. Call (480) 706-6474 or email support@1099fire.com to get started.

Form 1042 must be filed annually with the IRS by March 15 of the following calendar year.

It is submitted together with Form 1042-S, which reports income paid to foreign persons. These filings help the IRS track and enforce U.S. withholding tax rules for payments made to foreign individuals and entities.

What is the difference between IRS Form 1042 and 1042-S?
Does everyone who files a 1042-S have to file a 1042 as well?
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What Is IRS Form 1042 and Who Must File It?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. Form 1042 is required for any U.S. withholding agent that pays U.S.-source income to foreign persons.

Yes. Even if tax withholding is zero, Form 1042 is still required if you paid U.S.-source income to a foreign person.

The service includes:
• Preparing and transmitting the Form 1042 filing through the MeF (Modernized e-File) system approved by the IRS.
• No need for your own TCC or fingerprints—the vendor handles IRS credentials on your behalf.
• Flat-fee pricing (for original filings) with turnaround in 24-48 hours after your review.
• Option to file amended returns or prior year returns (additional cost).

Yes. 1099FIRE is an IRS-approved MeF provider and a SOC 2 compliant organization, which means we follow strict security, confidentiality, and availability standards. We manage the XML creation and transmission on your behalf using secure e-file protocols, so your data is protected at every step.

Yes. We prepare and file prior-year 1042 returns, including corrections and amended returns from earlier years.

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