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IRS Form 1099-DIV Deadline
File Form 1099-DIV to report dividends and distributions. To stay compliant, e-file 1099-DIV before the due date. Missing deadlines may result in penalties.
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What is Form 1099-DIV?
The Form 1099-DIV is an IRS tax form that is used to report dividends and distributions that were paid during the tax year to the IRS. When a financial institution, business entity, or mutual fund company pays dividends to its shareholders or investors, it must file Form 1099-DIV with the IRS and furnish a copy to each investor.
Form 1099-DIV Due Date for the 2026 Tax Year
It is essential to know the 1099-DIV Form due date before filing to stay away from the penalties.
These are the filing deadlines for Form 1099-DIV:
| Recipient copy | Paper filing | E-filing |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 | March 31, 2027 |
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How to file Form 1099-DIV?
Paper Filing
If you paper file Form 1099-DIV, you will need to complete it and mail it to the IRS with Form 1096, and you will not know the exact filing status of your form for some time. Paper filing is only an option if you are filing fewer than 10 information returns
in total.
E-filing
The IRS recommends that businesses e-file Form 1099-DIV return because it is easy and efficient. E-filing speeds up the filing process and gives you faster status updates from the IRS. Beginning with the 2027 filing season, IRIS is the only IRS system for e-filing information returns.
Can I get an extension to file Form 1099-DIV?
Yes. You can get an automatic 30-day extension to file with the IRS by submitting Form 8809, on paper or through IRIS, on or before the original due date. This extension does not change the recipient copy deadline. To request more time to furnish recipient copies, submit Form 15397, which must be filed online or by fax.
Form 1099-DIV Penalties for the 2026 Tax Year
Filing Form 1099-DIV late, filing it incorrectly, or not filing at all can cost $60 to $340 per form, depending on how late you file, with higher penalties for intentional disregard.
| Filing timeframe | Penalty per form |
|---|---|
| Within 30 days of the due date | $60 |
| After 30 days but by August 1 | $130 |
| After August 1 or not filed | $340 |
| Intentional disregard | $680 |
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- Step 1: Create an account with TaxBandits.
- Step 2: Select or add the business you are filing for.
- Step 3: Enter the required Form 1099-DIV details.
- Step 4: Review and transmit Form 1099-DIV.
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