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Prepare 1099s for the People You Paid

Enter what you paid each contractor or other payee during the year and download a completed 1099 to send them.

  • For Payers: A 1099 is prepared by the business or person who made the payment.
  • Guided Entry: Enter recipient details and payment totals box by box.
  • Recipient Copies: Download a PDF to print or email.
  • Private: Your information is sent over an encrypted connection.
  • Email Support: Contact our team with any questions.
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What you get

Features

For Payers

Made for businesses and individuals who paid a contractor or other payee and need to report it.

Payment Totals

Enter the amounts you paid during the year from your own records.

Recipient Copies

Get a PDF of the recipient copy to send. Filing with the IRS is done separately.

Private

Your information is sent over an encrypted connection.

How it works

How It Works

Creating Your 1099 Forms

  1. Select Contractor Details

    Begin by choosing the contractor you're generating the 1099 form for or add a new contractor's details.

  2. Input Payment Information

    Fill in the total amount paid to the contractor during the tax year and any tax withheld.

  3. Review & Confirm

    Preview the 1099 form to ensure all payment and contractor details are accurate.

  4. Download & Send

    Once finalized, download the 1099 and send it to the recipient. File Copy A with the IRS separately.

Plain and simple

What PayStubsKit Does and Does Not Do

PayStubsKit does

  • Guides you through the form box by box, from recipient details to payment totals
  • Prepares the recipient copy and your own copy as a PDF
  • Lets you clone a previous form so you do not retype your payer details

PayStubsKit does not

  • File with the IRS or any state. You file Copy A yourself, through the IRS’s IRIS portal or on the official red-ink form
  • E-file, track filing status, or connect to accounting software
  • Give tax advice, or tell you whether a worker is an employee or a contractor

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about 1099 Forms

How do I create a 1099 form for contractors?

To create a 1099 form on PayStubsKit, log into your dashboard and select the '1099 Form' option. Enter the contractor's details, including their tax identification number, total amount paid during the year, and any other required information. Verify the accuracy of all details, then generate the form. You can also choose to download and print it for manual submission. PayStubsKit does not support the electronic filing (e-filing) of both W-2 and 1099 forms directly to the IRS and state tax authorities.

What are the different types of 1099 forms available?

PayStubsKit prepares two 1099 forms: Form 1099-NEC, for nonemployee compensation paid to independent contractors, and Form 1099-MISC, for other reportable payments such as rent or prizes. It does not prepare other forms in the 1099 series, such as 1099-K, 1099-INT or 1099-DIV.

Which 1099 form do I need to use for my contractors?

Choosing the right 1099 form:

  • 1099-NEC: nonemployee compensation, the usual form for payments to independent contractors.
  • 1099-MISC: other payment types, such as rent or prizes.

PayStubsKit prepares both. It does not tell you which one applies to a payment; check the IRS instructions or ask a tax professional if you are unsure.

Are there specific deadlines for 1099 form submission?

Form 1099-NEC is due to recipients and to the IRS by January 31 following the year of payment. Form 1099-MISC is due to recipients by January 31, and to the IRS by February 28 if filed on paper or March 31 if filed electronically. Payers filing 10 or more information returns in total must file electronically.

How do I correct a 1099 form after it has been issued?

If you need to correct a 1099 form after issuance, you can generate a corrected version using PayStubsKit. Simply select the form in question from your history under 'My Documents', make the necessary corrections, and choose the option to generate a corrected form. Submit the new form to the IRS and provide the recipient with the updated copy.

Can I electronically submit 1099 forms via PayStubsKit?

No. PayStubsKit does not support electronic filing (e-filing) of W-2 or 1099 forms. It prepares PDF copies for you and the recipient; you file with the Social Security Administration or the IRS yourself.

What information is required to generate a 1099 form accurately?

To accurately generate a 1099 form, you will need the recipient's full legal name, address, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the total amount paid to them during the fiscal year. Depending on the type of 1099 form, you may also need to report any taxes withheld or other specific financial details.

Who is responsible for the accuracy and filing of 1099 forms?

PayStubsKit lays out each form box by box and prepares the recipient copies. You enter the totals from your own records and remain responsible for their accuracy and for filing with the Social Security Administration or the IRS. PayStubsKit does not give tax advice.

Can I generate multiple 1099 forms at once using PayStubsKit?

PayStubsKit does not currently offer bulk creation. You can use the Cloning feature to duplicate a previous form, edit the details, and download each form as a PDF once it is paid for.

What are the penalties for late submission of 1099 forms?

The IRS charges a penalty for each information return that is filed late or is incorrect. The amount per form increases the later the form is filed and is adjusted every year. See the current figures on IRS.gov.

How do I track the status of the 1099 forms I've generated?

PayStubsKit does not file forms and does not provide a tracking feature for filing status. Your generated forms are listed in your account under “My Documents”.

What's the minimum amount for issuing a 1099 form?

The reporting threshold depends on the type of payment and the tax year. For payments made through 2025 the general threshold for Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC was $600 in a calendar year, and it is higher for payments made from 2026. Check the IRS instructions for the tax year you are reporting. PayStubsKit does not flag when a threshold is met.

What's the deadline for sending 1099 forms to contractors and the IRS?

Form 1099-NEC is due to recipients and to the IRS by January 31 following the year of payment. Form 1099-MISC is due to recipients by January 31, and to the IRS by February 28 if filed on paper or March 31 if filed electronically. Payers filing 10 or more information returns in total must file electronically.

Can I create 1099 forms for multiple contractors at once?

No. PayStubsKit does not currently offer bulk creation. You can use the Cloning feature to duplicate a form, edit the details for the next contractor, and download each one as a PDF once it is paid for.

How do I correct an error on a 1099 form?

You can always edit and/or download the previously generated forms at no additional charge. Feel free to use the "Edit" functionality to make modifications to the form.

However, if you have already distributed the form to your contractor, and they have submitted the form to the IRS, to correct a 1099 form mistake, here are the steps to correct a 1099 form error:

  1. Generate a corrected 1099 form using PayStubsKit, marked as "CORRECTED".
  2. Fill in all information, including the correct data in the appropriate fields.
  3. Send the corrected form to the contractor.
  4. File the corrected form with the IRS.
  5. If the error involves tax withholding, you may need to file additional forms.

You are responsible for ensuring the corrected information is accurate.

Can PayStubsKit help me determine if a worker is an employee or contractor?

PayStubsKit currently does not offer guidance on worker classification. Remember, correct classification is crucial for tax purposes and legal compliance.

See All FAQs

1099s Are the Payer’s Job

If your business paid independent contractors or other payees during the year, you report those payments on a Form 1099 and give each recipient a copy. PayStubsKit.com’s 1099 generator helps you prepare the recipient copies.

Understanding 1099 Forms and Their Importance

A 1099 is an information return. The payer prepares it, sends a copy to the person who was paid, and files a copy with the IRS. Form 1099-NEC covers non-employee compensation, and Form 1099-MISC covers other payments such as rent or prizes. If you received income and your 1099 is missing, ask the payer.

Prepare Recipient Copies with PayStubsKit.com

Preparing 1099s by hand is tedious. The generator keeps it simple:

  • Guided data entry: enter payer details, recipient details and payment amounts box by box.
  • Preview: check every figure against your records before you download.
  • Cloning: copy your payer details from one form to the next.
  • PDF download: print the recipient copy or send it by email.

You enter the totals from your own records and remain responsible for their accuracy.

Deadlines

Form 1099-NEC is due to recipients and to the IRS by January 31 following the year of payment. Form 1099-MISC is due to recipients by January 31, and to the IRS by February 28 if filed on paper or March 31 if filed electronically. Payers filing 10 or more information returns in total must file electronically.

Support

If you have a question about using the 1099 generator, contact us through the Support page and we will reply by email. We can help with the tool; we cannot give tax advice or tell you whether a worker is an employee or a contractor.

In Short

PayStubsKit.com’s 1099 generator prepares recipient copies of Form 1099 from your payment records. You remain responsible for the accuracy of the figures and for filing with the IRS.

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