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ez1099 simplifies 1099 and 1096 form preparation, including paper printing, PDF printing, and electronic filing (e-filing) to the IRS.
With ez1099 2025 and later version, you have two options for e-filing 1099 forms with the IRS:
1. Self-Filing - Requires your own TCC (Transmitter Control Code).
2. In-App E-Filing Service - No TCC required; we file on your behalf.
| 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 |
| Is an IRS Account Required? | Yes | No |
| Is a TCC Required for 1099 submission? | Yes | No |
| Supported Forms | W2G, 1097BTC, various 1098 forms (1098, 1098C, 1098E, 1098F, 1098Q, 1098T), numerous 1099 forms (1099A, 1099B, 1099C, 1099CAP, 1099DA, 1099DIV, 1099G, 1099INT, 1099K, 1099LS, 1099LTC, 1099MISC, 1099NEC, 1099OID, 1099PATR, 1099Q, 1099QA, 1099R, 1099S, 1099SA, 1099SB), 5498 forms (5498, 5498ESA, 5498QA, 5498SA), as well as 3921, 3922, and 1096 forms. | |
| Original Submission and Correction | Yes | 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 a 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 |
- First-time filers must apply for an IRS account and TCC - Must manually upload files - Must track submission status independently - Must interpret IRS XML error reports |
Extra e-filing service fee |
| Self-Filing | Using ez1099 In-App Service | |
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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! |