E-File Form 1099-C Online to Report Cancellation
of Debt

Import your data, review it with built-in checks, and e-file 1099-C forms to the IRS, then deliver recipient copies in one submission.

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Form 1099-C: What You Need
to Know

Form 1099-C is used by financial institutions, credit unions, federal agencies, and other qualifying lenders to report canceled debt of $600 or more to the IRS and the debtor. It generally reports the amount of debt canceled when a qualifying identifiable event occurs.

The creditor must file Form 1099-C with the IRS and furnish the required copy to
the debtor.

Form 1099-Q: Payments from Qualified Education Programs

One Platform, Built for However You File Form 1099-C

Whether you're filing one form or thousands, TaxBandits supports the way you already work.

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For Lenders

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it easy.

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For tax professionals

For Tax Professionals

Filing for Clients

Handle every client's filing in a
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Filing at scale

For Financial Institutions / Credit Unions

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Everything Your Form 1099-C Filing Actually Needs

Every stage of Form 1099-C filing, from data collection to recipient
delivery, handled
in one place.

Bulk Upload

Bulk Upload

Use our CSV template to import your 1099-C data or upload your own file
as is.

Download Template
Address Book

Address Book

Save creditor and debtor information once and reuse it for future filings.

Seamless W-9 Collection

Seamless W-9 Collection

Collect debtor tax information securely before preparing your 1099-C forms.

Smart Audit and Review

Smart Audit & Review

Identify missing information and potential filing issues before submitting your forms.

IRS Business Validation

IRS Business Validation

Check business information against current IRS requirements before filing.

Share Forms for Review

Share Forms for Review

Share draft forms with your team for review before submission.

Federal Filing

Federal Filing

Submit your 1099-C forms electronically to the IRS from one filing workflow.

Form Aggregation

Form Aggregation

Combine multiple cancellation-of-debt transactions for the same recipient into one
1099-C form.

Schedule Filing

Schedule Filing

Prepare your forms ahead of time and choose when to
transmit them.

Free Retransmission

Free Retransmission

Correct rejected returns and retransmit them without additional filing fees.

10-Year Storage

10-Year Storage

Keep filed 1099-C copies securely accessible for up to ten years.

AI and Live Support

AI & Live Support

Get filing assistance from BanditAI or connect with a
live representative.

Postal Mailing

Postal Mailing

Mail debtor copies directly and track their delivery from dispatch to doorstep.

Recipient Portal Access

Recipient Portal Access

Give debtor secure access to view and download their 1099-C forms.

Smart Mail

Smart Mail

Automatically mail a physical copy when a debtor does not view their online form.

Print and Mail Yourself

Print & Mail Yourself

Download debtor copies and manage printing and mailing yourself.

Foreign Mailing

Foreign Mailing

Send debtor copies securely to recipients located outside the U.S.

Attach Supporting Documents

Attach Supporting Documents

Include supporting documents with the recipient copy when required.

Our Trusted Partners & Integrations for 1099-C E-Filing

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Connect our API with your existing software to move 1099-C data directly into the filing workflow. Import payer and recipient information, validate filing data, and e-file 1099-C to the IRS without
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POST /v1/Form1099

Public API

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What Information Is Required to E-File
Form 1099-C Online

Gather these details before you start, and e-file Form 1099-C
with TaxBandits in minutes.

What Information is Required to E-file Form 1099 C Online?
01

Creditor’s Information

Name, address, and TIN

02

Debtor’s Information

Name, address, and TIN

03

Debt Information

This includes,

  • Identifiable event date
  • discharged debt amount
  • debt description
  • included interest
  • event code
  • property FMV

Get started with TaxBandits to report your Form 1099-C online!

How to E-File Form 1099-C Online with TaxBandits

TaxBandits gives you flexible ways to import your Form 1099-C data, review
each return, and complete filing from one workflow.

1

Import and validate your data

Bring in your data via a CSV template or your own file, then review checks
before submission.

CSV Templates

CSV Templates

Integration Options

Integration Options

Bulk Upload

Bulk Upload

2

File with the IRS

Submit your returns electronically to the IRS and track filing status from your account.

1099-NEC

1099-C

Review

Validate & Review

Transmit

Submit to the IRS

Transmit

Track Filing Status

3

Deliver debtor copies

Send debtor copies by mail, through the online portal, or both.

Online Access
Postal Mailing

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TaxBandits Bandit Commitment

The Bandit Commitment

Ensuring Peace of Mind for Every
Form 1099-C You File

Filing a 1099-C involves more than reporting canceled debt. The Bandit Commitment reflects how TaxBandits supports your filing from preparation through completion.

  • Getting the right data in

    Validate creditor and debtor information before you submit your 1099-C forms.

  • Guided, end-to-end compliance

    Federal filing and debtor distribution are managed together.

  • No-cost corrections and retransmissions

    Corrections and retransmissions are included at no
    extra cost.

  • Money-back guarantee

    If a 1099-C cannot be accepted or was filed in duplicate, the filing fee
    is refunded.

Get the Industry's Best Pricing for Quick and Accurate 1099-C Filing

Pricing per form based on volume

No. of Forms 1-10 11-100 101-250 251-500 501-2000
Federal Filing $2.75 $1.75 $1.15 $1.00 $0.80

Add-on

Price

USPS Address Validation

FREE

TIN Matching

$0.35/TIN

Bulk TIN Validation

$99.00/file

Online Access

$0.50/form

Postal Mailing

$1.85/form

Postal (International)

$4.99/form

Postal + Online (Combo) 10% OFF

$2.12/form

Calculate Your Federal Filing Cost

forms
1 10 100 250 500 2000+

Estimated Total

$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions About Filing Form 1099-C Online

IRS Form 1099-C, Cancellation of Debt, is used by creditors to report the cancellation of $600 or more of a debt owed by a debtor. Creditors may include financial institutions, credit unions, and other entities that cancel qualifying debt.

The creditor must file Form 1099-C with the IRS and furnish a copy to the debtor when the applicable reporting requirements are met.

Form 1099-C includes two copies:

  • Copy A — Filed with the IRS
  • Copy B — Furnished to the debtor

For Tax Year 2026, Form 1099-C must be furnished to recipients by February 1, 2027, and e-filed with the IRS by March 31, 2027. The paper filing deadline is March 1, 2027.

Visit the Form 1099-C Due Dates page to learn more about filing deadlines.

If you fail to file and furnish Form 1099-C within the specified deadlines, the IRS will impose penalties ranging from $60 to $680, depending on your business size and the delay period.

To learn more about the 1099-C penalties, click here.

More FAQ on Form 1099-C

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