Instructions for Payer
To complete Form 1099-B, use:
generates a file according to the specifications in Pub.
the 2014 General Instructions for Certain Information
1220, Specifications for Electronic Filing of Forms 1097,
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Returns, and
1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, 8935, and W-2G. The
the 2014 Instructions for Form 1099-B.
IRS does not provide a fill-in form option.
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Foreign recipient. If the recipient of the proceeds is a
to or call 1-800-TAX-FORM
nonresident alien, you may have to withhold federal
(1-800-829-3676).
income tax and file Form 1042-S, Foreign Person’s U.S.
Source Income Subject to Withholding. See the
Caution. Because paper forms are scanned during
Instructions for Form 1042-S and Pub. 515, Withholding
processing, you cannot file with the IRS Forms 1096,
of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities.
1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, or 5498 that you print
from the IRS website.
Need help? If you have questions about reporting on
Form 1099-B, call the information reporting customer
Due dates. Furnish Copy B of this form to the recipient
service site toll free at 1-866-455-7438 or 304-263-8700
by February 17, 2015.
(not toll free). Persons with a hearing or speech
File Copy A of this form with the IRS by March 2,
disability with access to TTY/TDD equipment can call
2015. If you file electronically, the due date is March 31,
304-579-4827 (not toll free).
2015. To file electronically, you must have software that