Recipient Copy Distribution - A Key Component of Tax Compliance

  • The IRS mandates that you distribute copies of Forms 1099, W-2, ACA 1095, and various other information returns to the corresponding recipients.
  • Mailing a paper copy satisfies the IRS requirement to furnish recipient copies.
Recipient Copy Distribution - A Key Component of Tax Compliance

Advantages that TaxBandits Postal Mailing Brings You!

Experience seamless, secure, and accurate form distribution with the benefits of TaxBandits postal mailing service.

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Guaranteed 2-Day Delivery

Recipient copies are guaranteed to arrive at their U.S. destinations within two days of the postmark date for timely delivery.

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Status on Mail Delivery

Keep track of your mailed forms with TaxBandits' mail delivery updates. From "In Transit" to "Assumed Delivered," stay informed every step of the way!

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USPS Address Validation

Address verification is performed using USPS validations with TaxBandits to ensure the recipient's address is valid for successfully delivering recipient copies.

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Foreign Mailing

TaxBandits distributes copies of the 1099, 1098, 1042-S, 3921, and 3922 forms to recipients in the U.S. and worldwide.

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NCOA Validation

This feature updates addresses with USPS data, ensuring your forms are delivered accurately —no more misdirected postal mail!

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All Documents Together

You can now add supporting documents to your postal mailings, ensuring that everything, from payment summaries to invoices, arrives together in one secure package. Currently, this feature is available exclusively for Form 1099-NEC.

Facilitate the Postal Mailing Process with TaxBandits

Simplify the recipient copy distribution process with the TaxBandits efficient and reliable postal mailing service.

  • Sign Up and select Form Distribution: Choose the' Form Distribution' option after signing up and filling out the required form. Here, you can opt for postal mail to distribute recipient copies.

  • Printing and packaging: TaxBandits prints the recipient copies of the forms along with instructions and securely fits them into a #10 double-windowed envelope for mailing.

  • Address validation: Using USPS validation, TaxBandits ensures the recipient’s address is accurate and deliverable before mailing the forms.

  • Mailing to recipients: TaxBandits mails the printed forms directly to the recipients once the address is verified.

  • Track the status: You can monitor the distribution status conveniently through your TaxBandits dashboard.

How Does TaxBandits’ Postal Mailing Work

TaxBandits supports the distribution of recipient copies for the following forms:

TaxBandits provides a comprehensive postal mailing service for distributing recipient copies of various forms, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy while eliminating the manual process.

1099 Forms

  • Form 1099-NEC
  • Form 1099-MISC
  • Form 1099-K
  • Other 1099s ( INT, DIV, R, S, B, C and more )

W2/ACA Forms

  • Form W2
  • Form W2-C
  • Form 1095-B
  • Form 1095-C

5498/1042-S

  • Form 1042-S
  • Form 5498
  • Form 5498-SA
  • Form 5498-ESA

3921/3922/1098 Forms

  • Form 3921
  • Form 3922
  • Form 1098-E
  • Form 1098-T
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Need an Alternative to Postal Mailing? TaxBandits Has You Covered!

Go PaperLess with Our Online Access!

  • Your recipients will be given access to a secure online portal where they can provide consent and download copies of their forms anywhere, anytime.
  • This is a lifetime portal access that they can use at their convenience.

Print and Mail On Your Own!

  • If you choose to print and mail the form copies on your own, you can do so from our Distribution Center.
  • TaxBandits enables you to print the form copies in your preferred print format (1-up, 2-up, 3-up, and 4-up copies).

Frequently Asked Questions for Postal Mailing

How long does it take for my recipients to receive their form copies?

This can vary around major IRS deadlines. It generally takes 1-2 Days for the recipients to receive their form copies. Please note that as long as the copies are postmarked by the IRS deadline, the IRS will consider these copies to be furnished on time.


Can I select postal mailing only for certain recipients in an order?

Yes. You have the option to add postal mailing services for each recipient individually. You will only pay for the services that you select for the recipients you select.


How to enable postal mailing and online access from the dashboard?

You can opt into Postal Mailing services at different stages of the filing:

  • While preparing tax forms.
  • After transmitting the forms.

When preparing tax forms

During the tax preparation flow, opt for the Postal Mailing service on the Review & Select Services page. Check the Enable box under the Postal Mailing column for the required recipients.

After transmitting forms

  • Click "Distribution Center" from the dashboard.
  • Use filters to select the Tax year, Form type, Business Name, and form distribution status. Once selected, click "Go".
  • Select the employees for whom you want to enable Postal Mail and click "Create Postal Order".

Where can I see the postal mailing status of my recipients?

To view the postal mailing status of your recipients, you can access the information directly from the dashboard. For detailed instructions on viewing the status, learn more.

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