Status on 1099 and 1096 filled by paper

If you filed Forms 1099 and 1096 by paper, the IRS does not offer an online system to directly check the status of these forms. However, there are a few ways to confirm that the IRS received your paper-filed forms:

1. Certified Mail: When mailing your forms, send them via Certified Mail with a return receipt requested from the United States Postal Service (USPS). This method will provide you with proof of mailing and a confirmation that the IRS received your forms. Keep the return receipt for your records.
2. IRS Inquiry: If you want to verify if the IRS has processed your Forms 1099 and 1096, you may call the IRS at 1-866-455-7438 (toll-free). This is the phone number for the IRS Information Return Reporting Program, and they can help you with questions related to filed information returns. Be prepared to provide your business’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) and other identifying information when you call.
3. Watch for IRS Notices: After filing your Forms 1099 and 1096, keep an eye out for any notices from the IRS. If there are any issues with your forms, such as missing or incorrect information, the IRS will generally send you a notice to alert you of the problem.

Please note that processing times for paper-filed forms are usually longer compared to electronically filed forms. The IRS may take several weeks or more to process your paper submissions. To expedite the process in the future, you may want to consider filing your information returns electronically using the IRS Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system. Electronic filing also allows you to receive acknowledgment of receipt within 72 hours of transmission, making it easier to confirm that the IRS received and accepted your forms.