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Form 1099-K: Key Takeaways!

  • Form 1099-K reports commercial payments made via payment cards and third-party network transactions. This includes,
    • Credit or Debit Card Payments
    • Payment Apps and Online Marketplaces
  • Generally, Payment Settlement Entities (PSEs), Multiple PSEs, and Electronic Payment Facilitators (EPFs) are required to file Form 1099-K with the IRS.
  • Personal payments, such as those sent from family or friends, are not reported on Form 1099-K, as they are not considered payment for goods or services.

Payment card companies, payment apps, and online marketplaces must file Form 1099-K
with the IRS before the required deadline.

Filing Methods Deadline
Electronic Filing March 31, 2025
Recipient Copy January 31, 2025

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

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  • 1. Filer’s Info: Name, EIN, address, telephone number, and filer type (Payment Settlement Entity (PSE), Electronic Payment Facilitator (EPF), or other third party.
  • 2. Payee’s Info: Name, TIN, address and account number
  • 3. Payment Info: This includes,
    • i. Transaction type (Payment card or third-party network)
    • ii. Gross amount of transactions
    • iii. Card-not-present (CNP) transaction that involves online, phone, or catalog sales
    • iv. Merchant category code
    • v. Number of payment transactions
    • vi. Total reportable payment transactions for each month
  • 4. Federal Income Tax Withheld (if any)
  • 5. State Tax Info: State abbreviated name, payer’s state identification number, and state income tax withheld.

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How to File 1099-K Online for 2024 with TaxBandits?

Choose Form 1099-K

Start by selecting Form 1099-K from your dashboard. With TaxBandits, you can file this form for both the current and previous tax years.

Enter Form 1099-K Information

Select “Manual entry” and Enter the required information on Form 1099-K.

Review Form 1099-K

You can opt for state filing and select how you'd like to send recipient copies. You can choose mailing, online access, or the BanditComplete option, which offers both.

Transmit your Form 1099 K to the IRS & State

Review the information entered on Form 1099-K and make necessary changes if needed.

Deliver Recipient copy (Postal/Online)

After reviewing the form, transmit the completed Form 1099-K to the IRS and State.

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Frequently Asked Questions to File 1099 K Online

What is IRS Form 1099-K?

IRS Form 1099-K is an IRS form used to report the settlement of reportable payment transactions made through payment cards or third-party networks for each calendar year.


Who Must File 1099-K?

Form 1099-K is filed by payment card companies, payment apps, and online marketplaces for indviduals or entities that receive a payment of over $20,000 from 200+ transactions for goods or services during the corresponding tax year.

  • Some of the common types of entities that are required to file 1099-K include,
    • Online payment apps such as PayPal, Venmo, and Cash app.
    • Auction sites
    • Ticket selling platform
    • Car rental platform
    • Craft or maker marketplace
    • Real estate marketplace
    • Crowdfunding platform
    • Freelancer marketplace.

What is the new threshold of Form 1099-K?

The new threshold for Form 1099-K remains at $20,000 with a 200 transaction limit for the tax year 2023, as the IRS has postponed the anticipated change to a $600 threshold. This delay designates 2023 as a transition period, maintaining the existing requirements for reporting. Learn More


When is the deadline to file Form 1099-K for the 2024 tax year?

  • The filer must furnish recipient copies of Form 1099-K by
    January 31, 2025.
  • The due date to file 1099-K with the IRS on paper is
    February 28, 2025.
  • The due date to file 1099-K electronically is
    March 31, 2025..
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Note: If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.


What are the Boxes in
Form 1099-K?

Form 1099-K comprised of 8 Boxes. You have to enter the required information in each box.

Filer’s Information

1. Name, Address, City or Town, State, Postal Code, and Phone Number

2. TIN (EIN/SSN)

3. Filer Type (PSE or EPF)

4. Transaction type (Payment Card or Third-party network)

Payee Information

1. Name

2. TIN

3. Address

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Payment information

  • Box 1a: Gross Payment Card/Third-Party Network Transactions

  • Box 1b: Card Not Present Transaction

  • Box 2: Merchant Category Code (MCC)

  • Box 3: Number of Payment Transactions

  • Box 4: Federal Income Tax Withheld

  • Box 5a to 5I: Total reportable payment transactions for each month

  • Box 6 to 8: State Information

Want to know how to complete Form 1099-K? Follow these step-by-step Form 1099-K Instructions to guide you through the process.


What is the difference between Form 1099 K, NEC and MISC?

Form 1099-K reports payments made through payment cards and third-party networks, while Form 1099-MISC is typically used for miscellaneous payments made through cash or check. Form 1099-NEC, on the other hand, is specifically used to report non-employee compensation made through cash or check. To learn more in detail about Form 1099-K vs NEC vs MISC, Click here.

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