Do i mail 1099 and 1096 together

According to the IRS, you should mail the 1099-MISC and 1096 forms together to the recipient and to the IRS. Here are the guidelines:

To the Recipient:

• Mail the 1099-MISC form to the recipient by January 31st of each year, showing the total amount of payments made to them in the previous tax year.
• Include a copy of the 1096 form with the 1099-MISC form, if you're required to file a 1096 form.

To the IRS:

• Mail the 1096 form to the IRS by February 28th (March 31st if filing electronically) of each year, along with a copy of each 1099-MISC form that you're required to file.
• You can file the 1096 form and 1099-MISC forms electronically through the IRS's FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically) system or by mailing them to the IRS.

Here are some additional tips:

• Make sure to use the correct mailing address for the IRS, which is:
  • IRS, Attn: Filing Information Returns, 310 Lowry Pkwy SE, Minneapolis, MN 55425-0110
• Keep a copy of the 1099-MISC and 1096 forms for your records, as you may need to provide them to the recipient or the IRS in the future.
• If you're filing 250 or more 1099-MISC forms, you're required to file electronically.

Remember to check the IRS website for any updates or changes to the filing requirements.