TurboTax Home & Business allows you to e-file forms 1096-MISC together with form 1096. You do not need to print them out and paper-file. If you choose to paper-file, you need to print the forms on the pre-printed red-ink forms provided by the IRS. E-filing is much more convenient and is free.
To prepare forms
1099-MISC or W-2 in TurboTax Home & Business , save your open
return and start a new return.
- On the Start a new
return screen,
click on Prepare W2/1099 (see attached screenshot).
- On the next page, you will be
given a choice between preparing your forms Online or using your desktop.
- We recommend doing it online
as you can e-file for free. You can still print the forms to send to your
employees or contractors.
- Click Choose
Online and you
will be taken to the TurboTax Quick Employer Forms (QEF) website.
- Sign in with your TurboTax
username and password. If you do not have an account, click Create
Account to
create a new account. Note carefully the username and password as you need
then if you need to retrieve the forms later.
- After signing in, click on Create New
Form
- On the next page, choose the
type of forms you wish to prepare then click Continue to begin entering information
for your forms.
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