1099misc forms are not printing on red forms

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June 1, 2019
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TurboTax Home & Biz Windows

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You do not need to use the red forms (government filing copy) to file your 1099-MISC and 1096 forms.

The IRS will accept these forms even if the are not printed in color.

You also have the option to e-file these forms using TurboTax (Home & Business edition for desktop or Self-Employed for online).

field-d

Level 2

What is the conclusion with IRS accepting B&W Form 1096s and 1099s? They are specific about being in red or else they could charge penalty. I purchased the Home & Business (CD) because it said it would print the 1096s and 1099s for filing with IRS and also purchased forms (red and black) thinking TT would simply print payer's and recipient's information directly onto the forms. It's only year I need to file these forms and would prefer no penalties.

TaxGuyBill

Level 13

As I pointed out below, the IRS criteria clearly says they must be on the specific qualifying red forms.

However, you can E-FILE the 1096 and 1099s to the IRS through TurboTax (actually Quick Employer Forms), so there is no need for any paper forms at all to be sent to the IRS.

field-d

Level 2

Ah, apologies, I read that incorrectly. Was attempting not to file online... 😉

plumber1984-

Level 2

I did the same. I do not like the E-FILE and prefer to mail. Does TT have a way to do this?

aaronrr55

Level 2

1099 FORM TO PRINT

Anonymous

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You do not need to use the red forms (government filing copy) to file your 1099-MISC and 1096 forms.