IRS Form 1099-NEC Copy B Online
Use this workflow when you need to furnish a recipient copy of Form 1099-NEC for nonemployee compensation. Enter the payer and recipient details, review the PDF, and mail the completed Copy B to the payee. This does not replace IRS e-file or official Copy A filing procedures.
We prepare your document, print it, and mail it for you — First-Class, or USPS Certified Mail with proof of delivery when you want it. You preview the exact PDF before you pay.
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PostalForm provides the form instructions, mailing notes, document checklist, and source links below. Review these details before completing the guided fields, particularly when the recipient requires a signature, enclosure, or specific submission method. Preview the completed PDF and confirm the destination and price before paying.
Which mailing option and proof should you choose?
PostalForm offers U.S. letter mailing with different delivery and proof options. First-Class suits routine correspondence; Certified Mail adds mailing and delivery records, and Electronic Return Receipt adds a downloadable signature record. Expedited delivery prioritizes speed. Review the destination, estimated dates, total price, and required proof before paying.
| Mailing option | Delivery speed | Proof | Use when | Avoid when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS First-Class Mail | First-Class Mail delivery estimate shown before payment. | Available processing scans; no recipient signature or Certified Mail receipt. | Routine letters when a signed delivery record is unnecessary. | Your instructions require Certified Mail, a signature, or a deadline this estimate cannot meet. |
| Certified Mail | First-Class delivery speed; certification does not make delivery faster. | USPS mailing and delivery/attempt tracking; no Electronic Return Receipt unless added. | You need a recorded mailing and delivery or attempted-delivery status. | You need a downloadable signature record or faster delivery. |
| Certified Mail + Electronic Return Receipt | First-Class delivery speed; signature collection may require redelivery or pickup. | Certified Mail records plus a downloadable USPS signature record when available. | Your instructions call for Certified Mail with Return Receipt or you need the signature record. | Your recipient requires an original enclosure, personal service, or another submission method. |
| Expedited / Express with signature | Faster estimated delivery range shown at checkout; production cutoff and destination apply. | Carrier tracking and signature option; this is separate from Certified Mail and ERR. | Speed and signature matter and checkout offers the service for your destination. | A rule specifically requires Certified Mail or the displayed estimate misses your deadline. |
Availability and delivery estimates depend on the document and destination. Mailing proof does not establish that a recipient accepted a filing or that legal service requirements were met. Delivery estimates · Full pricing
Important details+
Answer a few quick questions and we turn them into a completed IRS Form 1099-NEC Copy B for your contractor. This prepares and mails the recipient copy (Copy B) your contractor needs — it does not e-file Copy A with the IRS. Already have a finished recipient-copy PDF from QuickBooks or tax software? You can upload it and skip the form.
What you need+
- Calendar year for the compensation being reported
- Payer legal name, mailing address, phone number, and payer TIN
- Recipient name, mailing address, and recipient TIN
- Box 1 nonemployee compensation amount
- Any backup withholding or state reporting amounts, if applicable
Form summary+
Use this workflow when you need to furnish a recipient copy of Form 1099-NEC for nonemployee compensation. Enter the payer and recipient details, review the PDF, and mail the completed Copy B to the payee. This does not replace IRS e-file or official Copy A filing procedures.
| Search intent | Direct answer | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| How to send a 1099 form | Send the recipient Copy B to the payee and file the required information return with the IRS through the correct IRS process. | Use this workflow for the recipient copy only. |
| Where to mail 1099 forms | Recipient copies go to the payee's last known address; IRS filing copies follow IRS e-file or official paper-filing instructions. | Confirm whether you are furnishing a recipient copy or filing with the IRS. |
| Can you email 1099 forms? | Electronic recipient statements can require affirmative consent and disclosure rules. | Use PostalForm when you want physical postal mail instead. |
| Printable 1099 form | IRS says Copy B and other black copies can be downloaded and printed for recipient furnishing, but Copy A from the IRS website is not scannable for IRS filing. | Do not use downloaded Copy A for IRS paper filing. |
How it works+
- Complete the guided form and add any required attachments
- Preview the PDF and confirm the mailing addresses and options
- Review the price and pay; PostalForm prints and mails the packet
Where it gets mailed+
Enter the recipient address during checkout.
Packet order+
- Cover sheet (auto-generated)
- Completed form PDF
Common mistakes+
- Using this recipient copy in place of the official IRS filing copy.
- Printing and filing Copy A downloaded from IRS.gov instead of using e-file or official scannable forms.
- Treating recipient-copy mailing and IRS filing as the same task.
- Entering the wrong tax year or payer and recipient TINs.
- Leaving box 1 blank when compensation was paid.
- Forgetting to mark the form corrected when sending an updated statement.
FAQs+
Does this workflow create the IRS filing copy of Form 1099-NEC?
No. This workflow is for the recipient-facing Copy B page. IRS paper filing requires the official scannable Copy A or electronic filing.
Can I print Form 1099-NEC Copy A from the IRS PDF and file it?
No. The IRS Form 1099-NEC PDF says the online Copy A is informational and is not scannable for IRS paper filing. Use IRS e-file or official scannable forms for IRS filing.
Can I email Form 1099-NEC instead of mailing it?
Electronic recipient statements can have consent and disclosure requirements. Use this PostalForm workflow when you want to furnish the recipient copy by physical postal mail.
Can I use this form to send a corrected 1099-NEC to the recipient?
Yes. Mark the corrected checkbox if you are furnishing an updated recipient copy.
Who should receive this completed PDF?
Mail Copy B to the contractor or other payee who is receiving the Form 1099-NEC statement.
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Last verified+
Last Internal Revenue Service verification: May 31, 2026