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1099 and W-2 Filing Deadline in Year 2026

W2 Filing Deadline

  • W2 Employee Copies Due Date

    • Remain the same: You must furnish Copies B, C, and 2 of Form W-2 to your employees by February 2, 2026.

  • W2 SSA Copy and W3 Due Date

    • New filing date: The due date for filing 2025 Forms W-2 and W-3 with the SSA is now February 2, 2026, whether you file using paper forms or electronically.

    Source: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw2w3.pdf

    Note: Exceptions may apply

    1099-NEC Deadline

  • Recipient Copy Due Date

    • February 2, 2026.

  • IRS Copy and Form 1096 Due Date

    • February 2, 2026 using either paper or electronic filing procedures.

    Source:
  • https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1099gi.pdf

    • Note: Exceptions may apply

    1099-MISC Deadline

  • Recipient Copy Due Date

    • Jan 31, 2026

  • IRS Copy and Form 1096 Due Date

    • March 2, 2026 using paper form. This option is only available if you file fewer than 10 returns.

    March 31, 2026 using electronic filing procedure.

    Source:
  • https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1099gi.pdf

    • Note: Exceptions may apply

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