How to File Form 1099-MISC with TaxBandits?
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Follow the instructions below to e-file your Form 1099-MISC with TaxBandits.  

Step 1: Sign in to your TaxBandits account.

Step 2: From the Dashboard, click Start new>> Form>> 1099-MISC.

Step 3:  Select the tax year to file Form 1099-MISC.

Step 4: Choose the method to import form 1099-MISC details. At TaxBandits, you have the following options to import form 1099-MISC details for each recipient.

1. Manual Data Entry - This option allows you to add Form 1099 details for each recipient manually. 
2. Upload Excel/CSV Template - This option allows you to file 1099 for multiple recipients by importing data using our template. 
3. Import Form Accounting Software - This option allows you to import data from your existing accounting software to your TaxBandits account. TaxBandits support data import from the following accounting software.

• QuickBooks Online
• Xero Connect 
• Sage Intact 
• Zoho Books 
• FreshBooks

Here, we have chosen “Manual data entry”. 

Step 5: Select “Start Now” under the “Manual Data Entry” section. 



Step 6: Fill in the required information in the corresponding fields. 

Step 7: Complete the “ State Information” if required by the state and click “Save and Continue.”

Note: TaxBandits automatically identify your state requirement based on the information you reported in the form.

TaxBandits provides you with an option to send recipient copies either via  ‘Postal Mailing” or “Online access”. 

1. Postal Mailing:  This option allows you to send form copies to your recipient through postal mailing.
2. Online access: This option allows your recipient to view and download forms online through a secure portal.

Note: You can always opt out of the “Postal Mailing” and “Online Access” services if you want to. 

Step 8: Select the required add-on services and click “Continue”.

Step 9: Review the form summary and click “Continue”.

Note: When e-filing Form 1099, you are not required to file a separate Form 1096. TaxBandits automatically generate Form 1096 and will be transmitted to the IRS. For your reference, the summary Form 1096 will be available in the Distribution center to download. 

Under the “Cart Summary” section, you have an option “Save for Later”, which allows you to save your progress so that you can continue to make payments whenever you want to. 

Step 10: Review the order summary and click “Complete Your order”.

Step 11: Enter the Card details and click “Pay and Transmit”.

Upon submitting your return, TaxBandits will send the status of your Form 1099-MISC returns through email. You can also sign in to the TaxBandits and view the status at any time. Form 1099 copies will be available in the "Distribution Center" for download.