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Montana 1099 Rules | E-File MT 1099's

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This page provides the latest resources on Montana 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 Montana: 1099-R and 1099-MISC / 1099-NEC.
  • Filing due dates: File the state copy of form 1099 with the Montana taxation agency by February 28, 2021 (January 31 in some cases).
  • Reporting threshold: If you file 250 or more 1099 forms with Montana you must file electronically.
  • When filing federal copies of forms 1099 with the IRS from the state of Montana the mailing address is: Department of the Treasury , Internal Revenue Service Center , Kansas City, MO 64999.
  • When filing state copies of forms 1099 with Montana department of revenue, the agency contact information is: Montana Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 5835, Helena MT 59604-5835.
  • Compliance rules: If you are required to file a Form 1099 of any type with the IRS, you are required to send a copy to the Montana Department of Revenue either electronically or on paper. Although Montana participates in the combined Federal/State Filing Program, filers are still required to submit directly to the MT Department of Revenue. When paper filing, all Forms 1099 with Montana withholding must be submitted along with form MW-3 (Montana Annual Wage Withholding Tax Reconciliation) and forms 1099 without Montana withholding must be submitted along with federal form 1096. When e-Filing use the IRS format as defined by publication 1220 and upload the file to the state through ePass Montana.
  • Our W2 Mate software helps users of major accounting packages including some free and open source ones print and e-File Montana 1099 forms. Some examples include Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Peachtree, Sage 50 Accounting, Intacct, Open Systems Accounting Software, Aria Systems, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, GnuCash, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Money.

Important Note (for both paper and electronic filers): There is a new form called 1099-NEC that is used to report None-employee compensation (instead of Box 7 on form 1099-MISC). The IRS does not forward 1099-NEC forms to the state, you need to file directly with the Montana DOR.


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