TaxBandits Knowledge Base

How to File Form 1099-MISC with TaxBandits?

To e-file your Form 1099-MISC with TaxBandits, follow these steps for a hassle-free filing experience:

Step 1: Sign in to your TaxBandits account. 

Step 2: Choose the “Tax year” and then click “Start New Forms” on the dashboard and choose “Form 1099-MISC”.

Step 3: Select your preferred method to enter details for filing Form 1099-MISC. You have three options to import your details: 

1. Manual Entry - We recommend this option for filing only a few forms or if you have bulk-uploaded the forms earlier but want to add a few additional forms to the same order. The manual entry flow lets you add 1099 forms one by one.
2. Bulk Import - This is recommended when filing a high volume of 1099 Forms.
3. Import from Accounting Software - TaxBandits allows you to import the vendor details and payment history from your Accounting software account to file Form 1099 returns.

Here, we have chosen “Manual data entry”. 

If you want to make “Bulk Import,” click here to learn more.

Step 4: Click on “Add Payer” to add the payer details and click on “Add Recipient” to add the recipient details. 

Note: If you have already added the payer details, click “Select Payer from Address Book.”



Step 5: Enter the required information in the corresponding fields and the required state information in the corresponding fields, then click the “Save and continue” option.

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

Step 6: Here, you can download your draft form or export the form, then click the “Continue to State Filing” button.



Step 7: If you need to add any state filing details, you can fill it out here, then click the “Continue to Form Distribution” button

Step 8: Select the type of form you want to be distributed, and continue. 

TaxBandits provides you with four options to send recipient copies:

• BanditComplete - Provides both postal mailing and online access for recipients.
• Postal Mailing - Prints and delivers copies of the form via postal mail.
• Online Access - Allows recipients to access a secure online portal to view and download copies of their forms. 
• Print & Mail - After transmitting, you can download copies from the "Distribution Center," print them yourself, and mail them to the recipients. 

Step 9: Click “Continue to Form Summary” and review the form. You can opt for TIN matching or USPS address validation and schedule your filing as needed.

Step 10: Here is a summary of the forms that are already to be transmitted, then click the “Proceed to Checkout” button to complete the filing. 



Step 11: Check your order details and click “Complete Your Order.”

Step 12: Enter your card details and address, then click “Pay and Transmit.”

Step 13: Your order will be completed once your payment is processed. 



By following these steps, you can effortlessly file Form 1099-MISC with TaxBandits.