W-2, w-3, 1099, 1096

[Questionguy101]

Of the forms W-2, W-3, 1099 series, 1096, which ones have to be printed on red ink forms?

Someone told me W-2 and W-3 can be printed on black ink forms. But 1099 series and 1096 still require red ink forms. Is it correct?

[KBTS]

That is correct. The IRS copies of the 1099 and 1096 need to be on red forms.

[Matt Sova]

Neither

e-file them and don't worry about the red copies.

[Questionguy101]

e-file them and don't worry about the red copies.

Thank you KBTS and Matt.

I know the W-2 and W-3 can be efiled through the SSA website for free. Is there a free service to efile the 1099 and 1096 too?

[JohnH]

e-file them and don't worry about the red copies.

Don't you have to select the "Red Electrons" when e-filing them in order to avoid a reject?

[taxxcpa]

Thank you KBTS and Matt.

I know the W-2 and W-3 can be efiled through the SSA website for free. Is there a free service to efile the 1099 and 1096 too?

I don't think so. You have to upload a properly-formated file into https:\\fire.irs.gov