You sure there are not 2 Copy A on each page?
If you don't use efile, here are the instructions for filing Forms 1099-MISC & 1099NEC and 1096
For each Form 1099, you should have the following copies:
Copy A for the Internal Revenue Service (two different people per page);
Copies B, C, and 1:
…….(Copy B for the recipient);
…….(Copy C for your records); and on the same page
…….(Copy 1 for the state tax department, if required).
Include all pages of Copy A with Form 1096 (do not staple), sign Form 1096,
IMPORTANT: Do not cut or separate Forms 1096 or 1099-MISC Copy A, even if a form is blank.
