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Employers who need to report wages paid to employees.
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Financial institutions reporting interest and dividends paid.
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Businesses reporting payments made to independent contractors.
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Trustees of retirement accounts reporting contributions and distributions.
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Government agencies reporting certain benefit payments.
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What are the instructions for submitting this form?
Submit the completed forms to the IRS either electronically via the FIRE System or IRIS portal, or by mail. For electronic submission, follow the specifications in Pub. 1220 or Pub. 5717. For paper submissions, send Forms 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G with Form 1096 to the IRS Submission Processing Center for your area. Fax extension of time requests to the provided number in the instructions. Always double-check for accuracy and completeness before submission.
What are the important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025?
The important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025 include the due date for furnishing statements to recipients by February 15, 2024, and the e-file threshold changes effective January 1, 2024.
What is the purpose of this form?
The purpose of this form is to provide comprehensive instructions for filing certain information returns with the IRS. This includes details on who must file, when to file, and how to file each form. The instructions are intended to help taxpayers accurately report income, payments, and other financial information to the IRS.
Tell me about this form and its components and fields line-by-line.
- 1. Filer's Name: The name of the person or entity filing the form.
- 2. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): The TIN of the filer.
- 3. Recipient's Name: The name of the person or entity receiving the payments or income.
- 4. Recipient's TIN: The TIN of the recipient.
- 5. Amount: The amount of payments or income reported.
What happens if I fail to submit this form?
Failure to submit this form can result in penalties and interest charges. It's important to file the form accurately and on time to avoid these consequences.
- Penalties: You may be subject to penalties for failing to file or for errors on the form.
- Interest Charges: Unpaid amounts may accrue interest until the form is filed and payments are made.
How do I know when to use this form?
- 1. Employer Reporting: To report wages paid to employees.
- 2. Financial Institution Reporting: To report interest and dividends paid.
- 3. Business Payments: To report payments made to independent contractors.
- 4. Retirement Account Reporting: To report contributions and distributions from retirement accounts.
- 5. Government Benefit Reporting: To report certain benefit payments by government agencies.
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The file includes instructions for forms such as 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G.
Who needs to file these forms?
Entities such as employers, financial institutions, businesses, trustees, and government agencies are required to file these forms.
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