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posted Jan 8, 2022 7:21:04 AM

Are forms required to print W-2 and 1099s usinf TurboTax Home

Are forms required for W2 and 1099s or can they be printed on white paper?

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Level 8
Jan 8, 2022 8:37:09 AM

You can choose to print on plain white 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper.  When you fold the form, make sure that the employee's address shows in a #10 business envelope.

Level 15
Jan 8, 2022 8:39:54 AM

If you are printing the copies for the recipients of those forms (or for your own records)  then yes you can use regular copy paper.

 

If you will NOT  efile the forms needed to go to SSA (W-2 & W-3) then those can also be on regular paper. 

 

If you will NOT efile the forms needed to go to the IRS (1099 copy A & 1096) then those

must be on the IRS red forms

which you can get mailed to you for free :   https://www.irs.gov/businesses/online-ordering-for-information-returns-and-employer-returns

(Or buy at the office supply store for a fee)

 

The RED forms must not be stapled or folded since they must be in scannable condition.

Level 8
Jan 8, 2022 8:48:46 PM

You can prepare and e-file your W-2s and Form 1099s using TurboTax Quick Employers Forms if you purchased 2021 TurboTax Business, Home & Business or Self-Employed.

 

As @Critter-3 said, you can print the copies you give to employees and contractors on plain paper. E-filing will save you the trouble of sending the Red copy to the IRS.

 

See What is Quick Employer Forms?