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Real Estate Proceeds

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Form 1099-S: What You Need to Know

Form 1099-S is used by real estate professionals, brokers, and other persons responsible for closing real estate transactions to report proceeds from the sale or exchange of real estate to the IRS and sellers. It generally reports the gross proceeds from the transaction.

The responsible filer must submit Form 1099-S to the IRS and furnish the
required copies to
the seller.

Form 1099-S: Proceeds From Real Estate Transactions

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

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Everything You Need for Filing 1099-S Forms

Manage every stage of filing 1099-S online, from data collection to delivering
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Address Book

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Seamless W-9 Collection

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Smart Audit and Review

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Federal Filing

Federal Filing

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Free Retransmission

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10-Year Storage

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AI and Live Support

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Postal Mailing

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

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

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

Filer Details

Name, TIN, and address.

02

Transferor Details

Name, TIN, and address.

03

Property Details

  • Closing date
  • Gross proceeds
  • Address (including city, state, and ZIP code) or legal description
  • Real estate tax
What Information Is Required to E-File Form 1099-S Online?

1. Filer Details

Name, TIN, and address.

2. Transferor Details

Name, TIN, and address.

3. Property Details

Closing date, gross proceeds, property address (including city, state, and ZIP code) or legal description, and real estate tax.

Follow our instructions to learn how to fill out Form 1099-S. Start e-filing with TaxBandits today.

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

TaxBandits lets you import your Form 1099-S data, review the information, and complete filing
through one organized workflow.

1

Import and validate

Upload your form 1099-S data, check for errors, and submit with confidence.

CSV Templates

CSV Templates

Integration Options

Integration Options

Bulk Upload

Bulk Upload

2

File With the IRS

Submit your Form 1099-S returns to the IRS and track their filing status.

1099-S

1099-S

Review

Validate & Review

Transmit

Submit to IRS

Transmit

Track Filing Status

3

Distribute Recipient Copies

Send recipient 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-S You File

Filing Form 1099-S involves more than accurately reporting transaction details. The Bandit Commitment reflects how TaxBandits supports your filing from preparation
through completion.

  • Getting the right data in

    Validate filer, transferor, and transaction information before you submit your
    1099-S forms.

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    Federal filing and recipient distribution are
    managed together.

  • No-cost corrections and retransmissions

    Corrections and retransmissions are included at no
    extra cost.

  • Money-back guarantee

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

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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

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$0.35 / TIN

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$0.50/recipient

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$1.85/form

Postal (International)

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Frequently Asked Questions to File 1099-S Online

Form 1099-S is an IRS information return used for reporting the sale or exchange of real estate properties. This form is used to report the sales of:

  • Improved or unimproved lands (including airspace)
  • Permanent structures (including residential, industrial, or commercial buildings)
  • Condominium units and their appurtenant fixtures and common elements (including land)
  • Co-op housing corporation stock
  • Any non-contingent interest in standing timber

Want to know how to complete Form 1099-S? Here are the step-by-step Form 1099-S Instructions.

Generally, the person responsible for closing a reportable real estate transaction must file Form 1099-S. This is typically the settlement agent identified on the Closing Disclosure or other settlement statement.

Form 1099-S may be required when a transaction involves the sale or exchange of:

  • Improved or unimproved land
  • Residential, commercial, or industrial buildings
  • Condominium units
  • Stock in a cooperative housing corporation
  • Certain non-contingent interests in standing timber

Certain transactions may qualify for an exception from Form 1099-S reporting based on IRS requirements.

Recipient copies are due by February 16, 2027. The IRS filing deadline is March 1, 2027, for paper returns and March 31, 2027, for electronic returns. If any of these dates fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.

Beginning with tax year 2026, digital assets used as consideration in a sale or exchange of real estate must be reflected on Form 1099-S.

  • New box added: Box 2c reports digital asset gross proceeds measured in U.S. dollars.
  • Gross proceeds reporting: Box 2a reports total gross proceeds, while Box 2b reports cash
    gross proceeds.
  • Digital asset reporting: Closing agents and other real estate filers must identify digital asset consideration and maintain its U.S. dollar value for reporting.

Click here to learn more about the 2026 Form 1099 changes.

The IRS may charge $60 to $340 per return for late or incorrect Form 1099-S filings. Intentional disregard can result in a penalty of $680, with no annual maximum.

The other tiers are capped annually — for returns due in 2027, $244,500 to $1,397,000 for small businesses (average annual gross receipts of $5 million or less) and $698,500 to $4,191,500 for larger filers. Amounts are indexed for inflation each year.

How late Per form (returns due 2027)
Filed within 30 days $60
More than 30 days late, by August 1 $130
After August 1, or not filed $340
Intentional disregard $680

Learn more about Form 1099-S penalties.

If you need additional time to file Form 1099-S, you can request an automatic 30-day extension by filing Form 8809 with the IRS on or before the original filing deadline.

More FAQ on Form 1099-S

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