Information about Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file.

Jan 21, 2026 · Businesses: File Form 1098, Form 1099 (other than those with a February 2 deadline), Form W-2G and transmittal Form 1096 for interest, dividends and miscellaneous payments made …

Oct 28, 2025 · File a separate Form 1096 for each return type you mail, for example one for 1099‑NEC, another for 1099‑MISC. Paper filing due dates are usually February 28 for most 1099s, January 31 …

Determine the precise IRS deadlines for Form 1096. Learn the rules governing paper vs. electronic filing and transmittal form preparation.

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Jan 29, 2026 · March 2 is the deadline for filing paper information returns with Form 1096, as well as Forms 1094-B and 1094-C. Farmers and fishermen who didn’t make estimated tax payments must …

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Form 1096 for the 2025 tax year: what it is, who must file it, step-by-step instructions, deadlines, e-filing rules, and more.

You may be required to electronically file (e-file) information returns as the e-file threshold is 10 (calculated by aggregating all information returns), effective for information returns required to be …

If you must file any Form 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, or W-2G with the IRS and you are filing paper forms, you must send a Form 1096 with each type of form as the transmittal document.