Where to mail 1099 forms
The deadline to mail 1099 forms to recipients is January 31st of each year, and to the IRS, it's February 28th (March 31st if filing electronically). Here are the mailing addresses for 1099 forms:
To Recipients:
- If you're mailing 1099 forms to recipients, you can use the following addresses:
- For recipients in the United States: Use the recipient's mailing address.
- For recipients outside the United States: Use the recipient's address in the country where they reside.
To the IRS:
- If you're filing 1099 forms electronically, you'll need to submit them through the IRS's FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically) system.
- If you're filing 1099 forms on paper, you can mail them to the following addresses:
- For 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, and 1099-B: Internal Revenue Service, Attn: 1099 Processing, 310 Lowry Pkwy SE, Minneapolis, MN 55425
- For 1099-R: Internal Revenue Service, Attn: 1099-R Processing, 24000 Avila Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- For 1099-K: Internal Revenue Service, Attn: 1099-K Processing, 310 Lowry Pkwy SE, Minneapolis, MN 55425
Additional Tips:
- Make sure to use the correct postage and ensure that the forms are properly addressed and stamped.
- Keep a copy of the 1099 forms for your records, as you may need to provide them to the IRS or your state tax authority if audited.
- If you're filing 1099 forms electronically, you'll need to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS and register for the FIRE system.
Remember to check the IRS website for any updates or changes to the mailing addresses or deadlines.