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Ministry Filing

The tax season is approaching and businesses are preparing for the W-2, 1099 & 1095 filing season. Some of the questions that come to mind for businesses are: What forms do we need to file and when? Will I meet all the requirements? Do I use paper forms, use the e-file service, or create a file upload? Use the below infographic to help you get re-acquainted with federal and state requirements.

Nelco, a leader in W-2, 1099 & 1095 forms and technology, stresses the importance of preparing early. Using an authorized resource, like Nelco, for questions, compatible products and information can minimize the stress and research during a busy time.

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The Big 3 Forms

The most popular forms are the W-2, 1099-MISC & 1095-C. The W-2 and 1099 are required to be filed to the federal government and most states. The 1095-C is required to be filed to the IRS for tax year 2019 and now two states: Washington DC and New Jersey.

W-2 Forms

  • What: The form employers use to report yearly wage and withholding information for employees.
  • Who: An employee is anyone who performs services for an employer and the employer can control what will be done and how it will be done. (Even employees with freedom of action).
  • File To: SSA & Employees.
  • E-file Threshold: 250 or more forms.
  • Deadline Paper, E-file and uploads – January 31, 2020.

1099-MISC Forms

  • What: The form businesses use to report miscellaneous income. (e.g. contract or freelance worker whom you paid at least $600 during the year, as well as fees, royalties, commissions and rental income).
  • Who: An individual is considered an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work and not how it will be done.
  • File To: IRS & Recipients.
  • E-file Threshold: 250 or more forms.
  • Deadlline: Paper, E-file and uploads – January 31, 2020.

1095-C Forms

  • What: The form employers use to report health coverage for employees (1095-B for self-insured employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees).
  • Who: Full-time employees are defined as those who worked an average of at least 30 hours per week or 130 service hours in a calendar month.
  • File To: IRS & Employees.
  • E-file Threshold: 250 or more forms.
  • Deadlline: Paper – February 28, 2020; E-file – March 31, 2020

Other Forms

There are other forms you may be required to file, such as 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, or 1099-R to name a few. To see information on forms and deadlines, visit IRS.gov or NelcoSolutions.com/Resources.

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