New Deadline for Filing W-2s and 1099 Forms

Jan 10, 2017 3:39:10 PM Kathy Dise QuickBooks, For Accountants

If you are an employer filing W-2s and 1099s for the work completed in 2016, there are no longer two dates to remember. Now, employers have one date to file:

On or before JANUARY 31st, 2017

By this deadline, employers must:

Provide employee copies of their W-2
Provide subcontractors and vendors with their 1099 forms
Submit all paper and electronic filings to the Social Security Administration

Need help on e-filing 1099s using QuickBooks? Here's how to get your 1099s to the correct vendors:

Fill out the free forms from the government
Use the QuickBooks 1099 Wizard to print or e-file

Want to file paper 1099 forms? Click here to access free IRS forms.

If you need help setting up your chart of accounts for tracking 1099s or need help e-filing 1099s with QuickBooks, give us a call! I am Kathy Dise, and you can reach me at kathy@budgetease.biz

Written by Kathy Dise

Kathy has over 30 years experience helping small businesses succeed. As a commercial lender, commercialization expert and now as a QuickBooks diamond level advisor, Kathy understands the challenges small business owners face. Her experience helps business owners quickly accomplish their financial goals. As the owner of BudgetEase, Kathy works with clients to develop a plan to efficiently process 1,000s of small transactions so owners can make informed decisions. She lives in Shaker Heights, OH with her husband Ralph and enjoys golf, curling and walking in Cleveland’s fabulous Metro Parks.