How do I fix alerts shown in my 1099s?
69 views | Last modified 1/24/2023 4:43:09 AM EST | Added by TaxBandits Team

Each state has its own set of filing requirements for 1099 forms. If you opt-in for state filing when filing form 1099, you may see the alerts based on your Payer/Employer Address. This shows that you have to add state information to stay compliant with state filing.

To fix state alerts in the manual entry flow, follow the steps below:

• On the form entry page, click Alert to view the state filing requirements.
• Based on the state requirements, you may choose to add state information for the recipient or skip adding them.
• Once updated, continue to e-file your 1099s.

To fix state alerts in the choose service page, follow the steps below:

• On the form review page, click Alert Forms link to view the list of recipients with state alerts.

• Click the state alert link under the View column and review the state requirements. 
• Based on the state requirements, you may choose to add state information for the recipient or skip adding them.
• Once updated, continue to e-file your 1099s.

To fix state alerts from the 1099/W-2 Dashboard for in-progress forms:

• Sign in to TaxBandits account and go to 1099/W-2 Dashboard.
• Select the tax year and business.
• Click Original Forms and view the recipient list.
• Click the link under State E-file for the recipient you want to fix the state alert. Based on the Payer/Recipient's state, you may add the state information.
• Click Add State Details and add the state information.
• Once updated, continue to e-file your 1099s.