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Quick Employer Forms (QEF):

How can I correct a Form 1099 or W-2 that has already been sent and accepted by the IRS or SSA?

QEF does not support corrected forms at this time. Once the original e-filing is accepted:

  • To file a corrected 1099, use the IRS website forms and instructions for corrections.

How to file the corrected Form 1099-NEC(s) to report nonemployee compensation, when the IRS has already accepted them?

  1. Download and prepare one Form 1096 for the tax form(s) 1099-NEC. You do not need to correct previously filed Form 1096 for the incorrect tax Form 1099-MISC.
  2. Download and prepare Form 1099-NEC for each recipient filed and accepted by the IRS
    1. Do enter an "X" in the "CORRECTED" checkbox at the top of the form.
    2. Enter the recipient information (enter dollar amount in the box 1 of the Form 1099-NEC to report the nonemployee compensation)
  3. Mail the 1096 and 1099 COPY A's to the address listed on the 1096 form.
  4. Mail the corrected form to your contractor.

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