1099 Electronic Filing Basics

Maine 1099 Rules | E-File ME 1099's

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This page provides the latest resources on Maine state 1099 filing including compliance rules, sending 1099 forms electronically, filing due dates, reporting thresholds and agency contact information.

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  • File the following forms with the state of Maine: 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-MISC / 1099-NEC, 1099-OID, 1099-PATR and 1099-R.
  • Filing due dates: File the state copy of form 1099 with the Maine taxation agency by March 31, 2021.
  • Reporting threshold: If you file 250 or more 1099 forms with Maine you must file electronically.
  • When filing federal copies of forms 1099 with the IRS from the state of Maine the mailing address is: Department of the Treasury , Internal Revenue Service Center Austin, TX 73314.
  • When filing state copies of forms 1099 with Maine department of revenue, the agency contact information is: Maine Revenue Services, P.O. Box 1064, Augusta, ME 04332.
  • Compliance rules: Electronic 1099 files must be submitted using the Maine Employers Electronic Tax Reporting System (MEETRS). Data files must be in text format with .txt extension. Each file should contain data for only one year. Maine does not process forms 1099 filed on magnetic media.
  • Our W2 Mate software helps users of major accounting packages including some free and open source ones print and e-File Maine 1099 forms. Some examples include Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Peachtree, Sage 50 Accounting, Sage 300 ERP, Aria Systems, SAP Business One, iBank, webERP, Acumatica, Coda Financials.

Friendly Reminder: None-employee compensation amounts should now be reported on form 1099-NEC and not 1099-MISC. The IRS does not forward (under the CF/SF program) 1099-NEC forms to the state, you need to file directly with the Maine DOR.


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