How to Update ez1099 Software

ez1099 software is the simple, fast and affordable tax forms preparing, printing and eFiling solution for businesses and accountants

Part 1: FAQs

1.1 Is it free to update ez1099?

If you purchased ez1099 2025, you download the new edition of ez1099 2025 for free.

However if you are ez1099 2024 client, you need to purchase the new 2025 license to run ez1099 2025 and print 2025 tax forms.

1.2 Should I upgrade ez1099 2024 to 2025 today?
If you need to file 2025 1099s tax forms, you need to purchase ez1099 2025. You can install ez1099 2025 and roll forward your previous data easily.

1.3 Do I need to uninstall ez1099 2024 before installing ez1099 2025?
No.

1.4 I purchased ez1099 2025 paper print version. How can I add the efile feature?
You can pay the price difference plus $5 fee to upgrade your ez1099 to efile version. Please contact us for the upgrade link.

Part 2: Steps to update ez1099 2024 to ez1099 2025

2.1. Install ez1099 2025
ez1099 2025 and previous versions can co-exist on your computer. A new desktop shortcut will be created after you install ez1099 2025.

2.2. Roll forward the previous data if you used ez1099 2024 last year.

If you used ezW2 2024 last year, please follow this guide to import ezW2 data into ez1099.

2.3. Purchase the new license of ez1099 2025 and register it

Part 3: Steps to update ez1099 2025 to the latest version

3.1 Check the current version
Start ez1099 2023, click the top menu "Help" then "About ez1099" to view the version number.

3.2 Visit ez1099 download page

If you need to update to the latest version, here are the steps:
- As a precaution, back up data.

- Exit ez1099 application.

- Download the latest version

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!

Ralated Links

ez1099 Quick Start Guide

W2 and 1099 reporting deadline

How to transfer previous ez1099 data to the New Version

How to set up company account

How to add recipient

How to add a tax form

How to prepare and file forms

How to print 1099s forms on white paper for recipients

How to print forms in PDF format

How to print multiple forms on the same red-ink sheet?

Batch form printing

How to eFile forms

How to Import 1099 Data

How to share data (for multiple-user network version)