How To Issue 1099-NEC

[Peter K.]

This should be easy, right?  I need to issue one 1099-NEC for 2020.  My accountant charges a couple hundred dollars to do this, and now I'm thinking I know why...  I don't see anywhere to download the form.  The IRS instructions and web site lead me to believe that you can't download the form, but you can order it to be mailed to you.  Too late for me to get that done for the 1/31 deadline.  Am I missing something?  Am I going to get stuck paying my accountant?

Also, I haven't been on BP for a while.  This new format is terrible!

[Robin LeBlanc]

Peter, you can buy the IRS compliant paper at Office Depot or most office supply stores if you want to fill it out by hand and mail it in. You can also e-file online there's a bajillion websites that do it. This is a trusted one: https://www.tax1099.com/

Those 2 options are your fast track to get everything out by the 2/1/2021 deadline. 

Now let's talk 2021. 

Free forms the IRS:

• The IRS gives away the correct forms, but you need to order ahead of time. I try to do this every December, so make your task today to setup a calendar reminder for Nov/Dec. 
• >Order IRS Forms<

E-File Directly with IRS

• The IRS allows you to sign up and e-file all information returns yourself. This requires you to preregister and the files uploaded must be in a specific format. Research to see if it is a viable option.
• Learn about Filing Information Returns Electronically -> (FIRE)

Hope this helps!