ez1099 Software: Two Ways to e-File 1099s and 1096 Forms with the IRS

With ez1099 2025 and later versions, you have two options for e-filing 1099s/1096 forms with the IRS:

1. Using in-app eFile service (Recommended)

No TCC required; we file on your behalf.

Step by step guide: how to use 1099 direct efile service

Using ez1099 Direct 1099 eFiling

2. Self-Filing

Requires your own TCC (Transmitter Control Code).

How to generate efile document and submit 1099s/1096 forms to IRS

Submit 1099s to IRS with your own TCC

Two Ways to E-File 1099s/1096 Forms to IRS with ez1099

	Self-Filing	Using ez1099 In-App Service
Who Uses It?	Experienced e-filers DIY new e-filers	First-time 1099 e-filers without an IRS account and TCC Experienced e-filers looking to save time

Software Version?	ez1099 2010 and later versions	ez1099 2025 and later versions

Is an IRS Account Required?	Yes	No
Is an IRS TCC Required?	Yes	No

Supported Forms	Most 1099 forms except for 1099-DA	All 1099 forms
Original Submission and Correction	Yes	Yes
Replacement Submission	No	Yes
How to Submit Forms to IRS	Manually upload txt files on the IRS site using your own IRS account and TCC	Upload XML files within ez1099. We handle IRS submission using our account and TCC.

Cost	ez1099 license	ez1099 license + e-filing service fee

Support	Free general support	Dedicated Account Manager

Pros	Lower cost	Fast and Easy: - No need to apply for an IRS account and TCC - In-app form submission in just a few clicks - IRS schema validation before submission - We monitor submission status and notify you - Detailed reports if IRS detects errors
Cons	- The IRS FIRE system will be retired December 31, 2026. - First-time filers must apply for an IRS account and TCC - Must manually upload files - Must track submission status independently - Must interpret IRS error reports	Extra e-filing service fee
	Self-Filing	Using ez1099 In-App Service

More information:

Use 1099/1096 Direct E-File Service (No IRS Account and TCC Required)

How to e-File 1099s/1096 Forms with ez1099 in-app service

How to estimate and purchase e-filing 1099s/1096 service

Self-File 1099s/1096 with the IRS

How to apply IRS account and TCC

Step-by-step guide: How to DIY E-File 1099s/1096 Forms with your own IRS account and TCC

ez1099 software can prepare, print and efile forms 1099 forms (1099A, 1099B, 1099C, 1099CAP, 1099DA, 1099DIV, 1099G, 1099INT, 1099K, 1099LS, 1099LTC, 1099MISC, 1099NEC, 1099OID, 1099PATR, 1099Q, 1099QA, 1099R, 1099S, 1099SA, 1099SB), 1098 forms(1098, 1098C, 1098E, 1098F, 1098Q, 1098T), , 5498 forms (5498, 5498ESA, 5498QA, 5498SA), 3921, 3922, W2G, 1097BTC, and 1096 forms required by the IRS.

New ez1099 2025 is available for 2026 tax season!

ez1099 2025 now supports the new built-in direct efiling service!