Tax preparation
1099 filing, prepared and e-filed for you.
W-9 collection, 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC preparation, IRS e-file, and recipient copies — done for you, on time, for one flat fee.
1099 season, handled — before the deadline sneaks up.
If your business pays contractors, 1099 filing is an annual obligation with a hard January 31 deadline and real penalties for getting it wrong. The work itself is tedious: chasing down W-9s, matching taxpayer IDs, deciding which form each vendor needs, and filing before the clock runs out.
Digitaxpert takes it off your plate. We collect the information, prepare the right forms, e-file with the IRS, and send recipient copies — so the deadline is our problem, not yours.
What's included
- W-9 collection and vendor information cleanup
- Determining who needs a 1099 and which form applies (1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC)
- Preparation of 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms
- IRS e-file and delivery of recipient copies
- Corrections after filing, if needed
- Guidance to set up clean contractor records for next year
How it works
- Scope. We confirm how many vendors you pay and what records you already have.
- Collect. We gather W-9s and reconcile payments — cleaner if your bookkeeping is current with us.
- Prepare & review. We determine the correct form per vendor and prepare the filings.
- File. We e-file with the IRS and deliver recipient copies before the deadline.
Who this is for
- Small businesses that pay independent contractors or unincorporated vendors.
- Founders who don't want to spend January chasing W-9s.
- Businesses that want 1099 filing bundled with bookkeeping and tax preparation.
The amounts and deadlines above reflect general IRS rules and can change; we confirm the specifics for your filing year. Nothing here is engagement-specific advice.
FAQ
Common questions
- Who needs to file a 1099-NEC?
- Generally, a business that paid $600 or more during the year to a non-employee — an independent contractor, freelancer, or unincorporated vendor — for services must file Form 1099-NEC. There are exceptions (for example, most payments to corporations, and payments made by card, which are reported on 1099-K by the processor). We help you sort out who actually needs one.
- What is the deadline to file 1099-NEC?
- Form 1099-NEC is due to both the recipient and the IRS by January 31. Because that date is fixed and penalties accrue for late or missing forms, we recommend collecting W-9s well before year-end. We confirm the current-year deadlines with you during onboarding.
- What is the difference between 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC?
- Since 2020, non-employee compensation (contractor payments for services) goes on Form 1099-NEC. Form 1099-MISC is still used for other payments such as rent, prizes, and certain legal payments. We determine the right form for each vendor.
- What happens if I file late or miss a 1099?
- The IRS charges per-form penalties that increase the later you file, and larger penalties for intentional disregard. Filing correctly and on time is far cheaper than fixing it later — which is the point of getting the process off your plate.
- Do you e-file and send the recipient copies?
- Yes. We prepare the forms, e-file them with the IRS, and deliver the recipient copies. If a correction is needed after filing, we handle that too.
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