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You can e-file many Information Return forms, but what are the benefits for e-filing 1099 forms specifically? Let's dive in. Buy a bundle of 1099 paper forms, fill them out by hand, stuff each one in an envelope, seal, add postage, place in the mailbox, and wait. Or fill out the forms digitally and we do the rest when you choose to e-file. E-filing 1099 and other Information Return forms has many benefits because of the e-filing process. Traditional filing means you need to do the entire process with paper forms and wait to hear from the IRS that your forms are accepted or you made a mistake. E-filing speeds up the process because the e-file provider completes half of the process for you and you receive a confirmation for your forms, so you can trust that the IRS will receive accurate forms in a timely manner.  Here are 10 benefits of e-filing 1099 forms: No printing No mailing Improved security  Save time  Save money Fewer mistakes No need to file summary forms like 1096 or W-3 You don’t need to know the current tax rules Reuse data year after year  Verify TIN numbers with TIN Checking  No printing If you choose traditional filing with paper forms and fill them out by hand, you will still need to make copies for your recipients. If you print over the forms, you will still use your printer on the paper forms and to make copies. If you choose to e-file, you don’t need to print anything. Simply save the forms in PDF format from your eFile360 account in a safe place and our team will print and mail paper copies (or e-deliver digital copies) to your recipients for you.  No mailing With traditional paper forms, you need to mail the completed forms to the IRS and copies to your recipients. With e-filing, your e-file provider does that for you. No trips to the post office. No need to purchase more stamps or fold a bunch of paper forms. Just one click to order and we’ll take care of the mailing and e-delivery.  Improved security  Printing and …

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