Can PTO be used to prepare 1099-misc forms/filing? If not, a recommended program. Thx

[racliftoncpa]

I need to prepare a client 1099-misc filing for independent contractors.  Can I use PTO? If I need to prepare 4 1099 forms for a single client, does that count as 1 return or 4 for PTO purchased returns.  If PTO does allow the preparation of 1099-misc, any cost effective sources.  Thanks

[TaxGuyBill · Accepted solution]

If you only have a few to prepare, a third party site is probably easiest.  I've used "efilemyforms.com" and have been happy with them.  It is less than $4 per 1099 to create, e-file it with the IRS, and mail it to the recipient.

[poolcleaner]

I have also used efilemyforms.com and found it to be more logical than some of the forms you buy.  I would take the time to follow their demonstration.  They are very responsive to questions.

[racliftoncpa]

I'm a new PTO user.  Thanks for all the help from the community. Have a profitable tax season!

[Accountant-Man]

IDK about PTO, but I don't understand why you think an income tax prep software would prepare 1099s. 1099s are information returns, not income tax returns. They are not the same.

Try irs.gov for 1099s. That's a government website.

[George4Tacks]

You are asking a bit late to get the free forms from IRS in time to file by 1/31. Google is your friend https://www.google.com/search?q=1099+online+filing&oq=1099+online Do some online shopping for the number you need to do. PTO does not do 1099's

[TaxMonkey]

Just go to Staples

https://www.staples.com/Staples-2017-Tax-Forms-1096-Summary-Form-10-Pack/product_2726523