Some of my forms are flagged as duplicates during the review. What should I do?

Last modified 4/25/2025 7:10:55 AM EST

Duplicate warnings appear when multiple forms contain the same recipient TIN, form type, and reported amount. This check helps prevent accidental multiple filings for the same recipient.

How to resolve it

You have two options to resolve this:

• Allow Duplicates: If the duplicates are intentional—for example, separate payments filed using the same values—you can choose to allow them. Each record will be submitted as a separate form.

• Remove Duplicates:  If the duplicates were unintentional, this option will keep only the most recently updated form for each recipient and discard the others. This helps reduce confusion and prevents errors during transmission.