Is the 2019 Form 1096 Still Important?

The 2019 form 1096 is an interesting document to deal with. In general, form 1096 is used to transmit certain paper forms, including: 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G. In other words, this form accompanies however many physical copies a business owner or accountant is filing. The person responsible for filling it out must indicate which type of form they are filing.

As far as we know, there are few reasons why anyone would need to access a 2019 form 1096 after 2019. Even if you are filing paper forms late, the IRS instructs filers to use the most recent version of the 1096, which can be found on their website.

Still, those looking for answers to late form 1096 filings are likely in need of additional support. There are few good reasons to file a 1099, 1097, 1098, 3921, or any other tax and wage form late. In most cases, delayed filing is the result of an overstretched business owner, a too-busy accountant, or some other distraction. We can help.

Tools from Advanced Micro Solutions are designed to help small businesses and accountants stay on top of their accounting – especially tax and wage filing. Learn about the software tools that can help prevent late 1096 filings from happening in the future.

 

Switching from Paper to Electronic Filing

Those using 2019 form 1096 are filing physical copies of the form. While this may be a more comfortable way to file, alternatives have made the process both faster and easier. The best way to avoid a late 1096 filing is to not need to file the form at all. Switching to electronic filing is simple, and it guarantees that the IRS receives your documents.

AMS also has a variety of tools designed to support electronic filing. Our E-File software is a popular add-on product for many users. Plus, we have an electronic filing option to suit nearly any need and budget.

 

 

Filing W-2s and 1099s with AMS

Once you’ve switched to electronic filing, you may not know how to actually complete the forms. That’s where our W-2/1099 Forms Filer comes in. This is the base program for our tools, and it is a complete database system that generates all 1099, W-2, and related forms. We have a complete list available for easy access.

The user-friendly, menu-driven platform is a great tool for those new to software and electronic filing. It is easy to set up payer and payee information, and selected fields can be automatically calculated. Data can be imported from a variety of sources, including Excel, which means transitioning is simple. Plus, with free network installation and multiple PC installation, this is both an easy and cost-effective tool.

If you need access to 2019 form 1096, you’re living in the past – almost literally. Switch to electronic filing for a more streamlined accounting experience. If you have any questions, call our Sales and Information team at 800-536-1099. We’re more than happy to walk you through the software. If you’re still unsure, download our free demo software and take the W-2/1099 filer for a spin yourself.

Software Solutions from AMS

Our W-2 and 1099 Forms Filer is our only required platform. From there, users pick the services they need. Choose from the tools below to build out your customized accounting software.