Frequently Asked Questions

Payroll

W-2 Employee vs 1099 Contractor: What’s the Difference?

More than ever, employers are hiring short- and long-term contractors to product high-quality work in almost every field. The employee vs contractor classification, however, is ...
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Payroll

Where Do I Send Corrected 1099 Forms?

For paper form copies, you’ll want to send corrected 1099 forms to the same address as the original copies. Put another way, the easiest and ...
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1099 Form

How to Send 1099 Electronically to the IRS

There are three steps you need to take to send 1099 electronically to the IRS: You need to file Form 4419(Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically) ...
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1099 Form

How Many Copies of a 1099 Go to the Recipient?

It can be difficult to know how many copies of 1099 go to the recipient. However, the answer is simple: Two copies of Form 1099 ...
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Payroll

When Do I Deposit Payroll Taxes?

If you’re a monthly schedule depositor, you must deposit payroll taxes by the 15th of the following month in which the payroll was made. In ...
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1099 Misc Form

Can an Employee Receive a W-2 AND a 1099?

Yes, an employee can receive a W-2 and a 1099, but it should be avoided whenever possible. This type of situation is a red flag ...
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1099 W2 Forms

1099 vs. W-2: Which is Better for Employees and Employers?

A lot of people, employees and employers alike, have questions about 1099 vs. W-2 worker status and which is better for them. As part of ...
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1099 Form

How Do I Amend a 1099 Form Before I’ve Filed?

There are several gray areas when you amend a 1099 before you’ve filed. The steps you should take will depend on where you are in ...
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1099 Form

How Far Back Can I Amend 1099 Corrections?

You have three years, with a few exceptions, to file 1099 corrections. The best practice for amending any 1099 forms is to make the correction ...
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941 Form

How to Correct Form 941 and Quarterly Returns

If you’re trying to figure how to correct Form 941, know that you’re not alone. Whether you’ve experienced a disruption in your accounting services or ...
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1099 Misc Form

How to Amend 1099-MISC Forms

Figuring out how to amend 1099-MISC forms is a common challenge of running a small business, but some corrections are a lot easier to fix ...
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General

What is Fund Accounting Software?

Fund accounting software is known for emphasizing accountability over profitability. It’s a pretty intuitive concept in which funds are placed into different accounts based on ...
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1099 Misc Form

What is Form 1099-MISC?

Form 1099-MISC is an important form for independent contractors. It reports the total number of payments received from a single entity (a person or company) ...
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1099 Misc Form

Where to Get 1099-MISC Forms

A lot of people look to source a variety of blank w-2 and 1099 forms. However, the question of where to get 1099-MISC forms is ...
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1099 Misc Form

FAQs for 1099-MISC Instructions

One of the big reasons that even experienced business owners and accounting professionals seek out 1099-MISC instructions is contained in the name of the form ...
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1099 Form

How To Import Corrected 1099S

It is easy to import corrected 1099-S forms. Just import the form as you would with the original 1099-S. You will want to keep the ...
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Uncategorized

Does Program Generate The Colorado Dr 1093 Form

The Colorado Form 1093 is supported in the Forms Filer Plus module of the program.
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Software

How Do I Use Combined State Filing For 1099

The combined state filing 1099 program is supported in our E-File Direct module. Known as the Combined Federal/State filer program for 1099s, the program allows ...
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1099 Form

Do I Need Transmitter Control Code If I E File

Yes, you need a Transmitter Control Code (TCC) from the Internal Revenue Service when using our E-File Direct module. The process of receiving a TCC ...
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941 Form

Does E-File Direct Allow Filing 941 Forms?

No, E-File Direct is only for W-2 and 1099 type forms. To E-File the 941 you will need to have AMS Payroll and use E-File ...
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Payroll

Update Software To Computer Not Connected To Internet

If you have a another computer, you can save the update file to either a network or local drive or even a flash drive. Once ...
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