1099 Forms › Where To Mail 1099-NEC Mailing Address 2026

At a Glance
When paper filing Form 1099-NEC, filers must mail forms to the correct IRS address based on their location. The IRS encourages electronic filing for faster processing and immediate confirmation. E-filing is required for taxpayers filing more than the annual threshold number of returns. Recipient copies can also be distributed electronically or through postal mail.

Who Needs to File Form 1099-NEC?

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1. Payment Amount

Did you pay them $600 or more?

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2. Worker Status

Are they a non-employee?

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3. Purpose

Was it for services?

✅ If YES to all, you must file Form 1099-NEC

Form 1099-NEC Mailing Address & Instructions for Tax Year 2025

The IRS encourages taxpayers to electronically file Form 1099-NEC for prompt processing and to receive immediate IRS confirmation. Moreover, for taxpayers filing over 10 returns, the IRS requires e-filing.

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What are the different Form 1099 Copies?

Each Form 1099 has four different copies with their specific purpose:

Copy A

IRS copy for paper filing.

Copy 1

Filed with the State Tax Department.

Copy B

Recipient copy.

Copy 2

Recipient state, city, or local income tax return.

Note: Copy C has been removed from multiple 1099 form types.

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What is the deadline for filing Form 1099-NEC with the IRS?

  • January 31st, 2026
    Recipient Copies/Paper/E-file

    Form 1099s must be distributed by the employer to the recipient on or before January 31st

    Form 1099 Deadlines

Note: If the filing deadline lands on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the due date will automatically be extended to the following business day.

Visit our 1099-NEC deadline article to learn more about Form 1099 due dates.

Most states also have a filing deadline of January 31st, but some may vary. View our state deadlines post to learn more about the state filing deadlines.

Where to mail the physical 1099 Form?

Location of the principal business, office, agency, or residence of an individual

Alabama Arizona Arkansas Delaware
Florida Georgia Kentucky Maine
Massachusetts Mississippi New Hampshire New Jersey
New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio
Texas Vermont Virginia
Internal Revenue Service Austin Submission Processing Center
P.O. Box 149213
Austin, TX 73301
Alaska Colorado Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana
Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana
Nebraska Nevada North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina
South Dakota Tennessee Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming
Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Center
P.O. Box 219256
Kansas City, MO 64121-9256
California Connecticut District of Columbia Louisiana
Maryland Pennsylvania Rhode Island West Virginia
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Center
1973 North Rulon White Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84201

If your legal residence, principal place of business, or principal office or agency is outside the United States.

Internal Revenue Service Austin Submission Processing Center
P.O. Box 149213
Austin, TX 73301

Important Notes:

  • The IRS encourages filers to electronically file 1099 for prompt processing and immediate IRS confirmation.
  • If you file 1099 Forms on paper, they must be submitted with a summary Form 1096.
  • For filing year 2026 the IRS has a threshold of 10 forms aggregated across all form types.

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E-filing vs. Paper Filing

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Paper Filing

  • It can take weeks to hear a status update
  • Requires unique red ink form
  • Prone to human error
  • No expert to help with questions

Note: IRS recommends that payers utilize the e-file option over paper filing for faster processing.

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