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IRS IRIS 10-Return Electronic Filing Mandate (2026): How to e-File 1099-NECs Without a TCC Penalty
IRS IRIS 10-Return Electronic Filing Mandate (2026)?
Under Treas. Reg. § 301.6011-2, any business filing 10 or more combined information returns (including W-2s, 1099-NECs, and 1099-MISCs aggregated together) must e-file electronically via the IRS IRIS portal or face up to $330 per paper return in IRC § 6721 penalties.
Under Treas. Reg. § 301.6011-2, any business filing 10 or more combined information returns (including W-2s, 1099-NECs, and 1099-MISCs aggregated together) must e-file electronically via the IRS IRIS portal or face up to $330 per paper return in IRC § 6721 penalties.
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2026 Compliance Checklist
- Collect Signed Form W-9 Before First Disbursement: Never release a check, ACH, or Zelle payment without a signed W-9 on file, or deduct 24% IRC § 3406 backup withholding.
- Separate IRC § 6050W Card/TPSO Payments: Exclude Stripe, Square, and credit card payments from Form 1099-NEC Box 1.
- Verify State $600 Non-Conformity: Even if a vendor was paid between $600 and $1,999 in 2026 (exempt federally under OBBBA § 70432), verify whether your state still mandates a $600 state 1099 filing.
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IRS IRIS 10-Return Electronic Filing Mandate (2026)?
Under Treas. Reg. § 301.6011-2, any business filing 10 or more combined information returns (including W-2s, 1099-NECs, and 1099-MISCs aggregated together) must e-file electronically via the IRS IRIS portal or face up to $330 per paper return in IRC § 6721 penalties.