1099 Electronic Filing Basics

Massachusetts 1099 Rules | E-File MA 1099's

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This page provides the latest resources on Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts: 1099-DIV, 1099-INT and 1099-R.
  • Filing due dates: File the state copy of form 1099 with the Massachusetts taxation agency by February 28, 2021 (January 31 in some cases).
  • Reporting threshold: If you file 50 or more 1099 forms with Massachusetts you must file electronically.
  • When filing federal copies of forms 1099 with the IRS from the state of Massachusetts the mailing address is: Department of the Treasury , Internal Revenue Service Center Austin, TX 73316.
  • When filing state copies of forms 1099 with Massachusetts department of revenue, the agency contact information is: Massachusetts Department of Revenue, PO Box 7045, Boston, MA, 02204.
  • Compliance rules: 1099 forms must be E-filed in "machine-readable form," which includes file uploads through WebFile for Business and electronic data transfer (SSH) for files greater than 2MB. If submitting 1099 reports in a paper format, be sure to include with the state copies a photocopy of the US Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of US Information Returns. Although Massachusetts participates in the CF/SF program, 1099 forms must still be filed directly with the department of revenue.
  • Our W2 Mate software helps users of major accounting packages including some free and open source ones print and e-File Massachusetts 1099 forms. Some examples include Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Peachtree, Sage 50 Accounting, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Pastel Accounting, Odoo, Acumatica, NetSuite, NolaPro, Open Systems Accounting Software.

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 Massachusetts DOR.


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