For each Form 1099-NEC, 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.
Where to mail to the IRS. Form 1096 has the mailing instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1096.pdf
