Information Return Intelligence

Jason Dinesen

Your weekly briefing on 1099s, 1042-S, and everything related to information forms.

  1. 5 天前

    Episode 25: E-Delivery Rules for 1099s: Why Emailing PDFs Isn’t So Simple

    This week on Information Return Intelligence, we break down one of the most overlooked areas of 1099 compliance: electronic delivery to recipients. Most organizations are used to thinking about e-filing with the IRS—but what about actually getting the form to the recipient? If you’re emailing PDFs of 1099s (and let’s be honest, most people are), there’s a good chance you’re not fully compliant with IRS rules. In this episode, Jason walks through: Why 1099 e-delivery rules are tied to W-2 regulations What the IRS actually says about furnishing statements electronically The three key requirements: consent, format, and notification Why a simple “sure, email it to me” isn’t enough How major e-filing platforms handle compliance (and why it matters) The real-world risk of ignoring these rules—even if “everyone else is doing it” The takeaway? This isn’t a gray area. The rules exist, they’re detailed, and they’re enforceable—even if they’re widely ignored. If your current process involves emailing 1099 PDFs without a formal consent workflow, this episode will make you rethink that approach. Key Topics Covered IRS Publication 1099 and electronic furnishing rules Reg. §31.6051-1 and its application to 1099s Recipient consent requirements (and why they’re more complex than expected) Substitute statement formatting (Pub. 1179) Website posting and notification requirements Practical compliance strategies for AP teams and tax professionals Who Should Listen Accounts Payable professionals Tax practitioners and accountants Anyone responsible for issuing Forms 1099 or W-2 Organizations using (or considering) electronic delivery methods About the Show Information Return Intelligence is a fast-moving weekly podcast focused on Forms 1099, W-9, 1042-S, and everything in the world of information reporting—brought to you by IOFM.

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Your weekly briefing on 1099s, 1042-S, and everything related to information forms.