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1099 / 945 Forms vs WageFiling
Both stand on tax information reporting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose 1099 / 945 Forms if you need 1099 e-filing and want to select federal filing, state filing, and recipient delivery separately. Look elsewhere if you need a platform beyond the web or want to avoid batch fees and postage on mailed copies.
Visit 1099 / 945 FormsChoose WageFiling if your business needs online preparation and e-filing for its supported wage and information returns, particularly when you need correction filing or multiple filers. Recipients’ copies still need to be printed and mailed, and the listed plans are charged per form.
Visit WageFilingThe facts
| 1099 / 945 Forms | WageFiling | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | wolterskluwer.com | wagefiling.com |
| On tax information reporting software | #21 of 26 | #17 of 26 |
1099 / 945 Forms: what it does well
- Supports federal and state e-filing.
- Includes correction filing.
- Imports CSV files.
- Offers six combinations of filing and recipient delivery.
- Mails printed recipient copies in applicable plans.
What to know first
- Every listed plan adds a $17.15 batch fee.
- Postage applies when recipient copies are mailed.
- Available on the web.
WageFiling: what it does well
- Supports a range of listed 1099, W-2, and 1098 forms.
- Offers federal and state e-filing.
- Handles listed 1099 corrections and W-2 corrections with correct information.
- One account can create files for multiple filers without extra filer charges.
- Masks SSNs and TINs on recipient copies of W-2 and 1099 forms.
What to know first
- Users must print and mail recipient copies.
- The system does not support forms submitted with blank SSN or EIN numbers.
- Published per-form plans cost 3.69 USD or $4.99, paid once.
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