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Best 1099 Filing Software in 2026

Software in this category can prepare and submit 1099 forms, provide recipient copies, support state submissions and corrections, and bring in data in batches. This list is for people comparing these tasks on a budget.

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    efile4Biz

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    efile4Biz covers a range of federal tax forms, corrections, and delivery options, with imports from common accounting tools.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $149/yr Visit site
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    BoomTax

    Free plan APIWeb

    BoomTax combines form validation, recipient delivery, and filing with the IRS, SSA, and state agencies. Users can import data for free, but must pay to e-file, download, or print forms.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Tax1099

    by Tax1099
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Tax1099 combines broad form coverage with filing, correction, integration, and API options. Review the per-form charges and separate TIN matching and eDelivery rates when estimating costs.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $2.99 Visit site
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    TaxBandits

    by TaxBandits
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    TaxBandits combines form filing, data validation, and integrations for business tax workflows. Account for separate annual filing charges when evaluating its payroll plans.

    7.1 From $19/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    TaxZerone

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    TaxZerone offers federal e-filing with form checks, team permissions, bulk upload, and tools for tax professionals.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $0.59 Visit site
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    ExpressEfile

    Free plan Web

    Choose ExpressEfile if you need web-based preparation and e-filing for federal forms such as 941, 940, W-2, or 1099, especially if its listed integrations or bulk filing fit your workflow.

    6.9 From $1.49 Visit site
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    IRS IRIS Taxpayer Portal

    Free plan APIWeb

    IRIS offers a free portal for information returns, with both direct entry and software-based A2A filing.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Yearli

    Free plan APIWebWindows
    6.8 From $129/yr Visit site
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    1099 NEC eFile

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan · paid from $249/yr Visit site
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    Adams Tax eFile

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan · paid from $3.25 Visit site
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    CheckMark 1099 Software

    Free trial MacWindows

    CheckMark 1099 Software combines desktop preparation, printing, and e-filing for the listed 2026 forms.

    6.1 From $239/yr Visit site
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    eFile1099NOW

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan · paid from $3.40 Visit site
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    1099FIRE

    Paid WebWindows

    1099FIRE combines ACA form preparation, managed IRIS filing, and bulk TIN matching. Check the listed one-time fees and custom-quote terms against the filing service you need.

    5.8 From $249 Visit site
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    eFileBuddy

    Free plan Web
    5.8 Free plan Visit site
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    1099-etc

    by 1099-etc
    Paid Windows

    1099-etc offers broad form coverage and a large per-payer capacity in a desktop program. The base plan is required for add-ons, and electronic filing routes differ by service.

    5.7 From $94/yr Visit site
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    E-File Magic

    Free trial WebWindows

    Choose E-File Magic if you prepare supported tax forms and want federal and state filing, recipient delivery and multiple import routes in one service.

    5.7 Visit site
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    1099Online

    Paid Web

    1099Online brings form preparation, filing, recipient delivery and correction workflows into a web service. Costs depend on filing volume and selected add-ons.

    5.6 Free plan · paid from $0.69 Visit site
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    Stripe Connect

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Stripe Connect covers onboarding, payment acceptance, payouts and account controls for multi-party payment workflows.

    5.6 From $2/mo Visit site
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    TaxGenie

    Free plan Web
    5.6 Free plan · paid from $2.90 Visit site
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    eFileMyForms

    by eFileMyForms
    Paid Web

    eFileMyForms covers several common information-return and ACA filings, with data imports, corrections, and optional recipient delivery.

    5.3 From $1.19 Visit site
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    1099SmartFile

    Paid Web
    4.5 From $2.99 Visit site
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    eFile360

    Paid Web
    4.5 From $0.80 Visit site
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    1099-Prep

    Paid Web
    4.4 From $5 Visit site
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    Form 1099 Electronic Filing

    Paid Web
    4.3 Visit site
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    Mag-Filer

    Paid Windows
    4.3 From $470 Visit site

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Compare free plans, free trials, paid starting prices, form-volume limits and pricing models. Look for federal e-filing, recipient delivery and state filing, and choose among web, API, Windows, Android, iOS or extension platforms that fit your workflow. If code access matters, review the licence.

Questions

Is 1099 filing software available with a free plan?

Yes. Free plans appear on entries such as 1099 NEC eFile, Adams Tax eFile, BoomTax and eFile1099NOW. Check limits and paid pricing before relying on free access.

What does paid pricing look like?

Examples include $0.80 for eFile360, $2.99 for 1099SmartFile, $5 for 1099-Prep and $239 per year for CheckMark 1099 Software. Pricing models and terms differ.

Can these tools deliver forms to recipients?

The listings indicate which services provide recipient delivery. Check the specific tool's listing and terms to confirm how delivery works.

Do tools support state filing and corrections?

Listings compare state submissions and correction filing. Confirm the needed filing options and limits before selecting software.

Which platforms can I use?

The category covers web, API, Windows, Android, iOS and browser-extension platforms. Check the tool's supported platform for your workflow.

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