1099-NEC Handwritten Form - Is this acceptable for tax filing?
My client gave me a handwritten 1099-NEC form from their employer. Never seen this before in my career. Can I actually file this or do I need to tell them to get a properly generated form? The amounts look legit but something feels off about this.
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Ava Rodriguez
Technically, handwritten 1099-NECs are legal as long as they contain all required information and are legible. However, its extremely unusual in 2025 since most businesses use electronic filing systems. I'd be concerned about why the employer isn't using proper software - could be a red flag for other compliance issues.
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Dmitry Smirnov
•That's what I was worried about. The employer is a small construction company if that makes any difference?
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Ava Rodriguez
•Even small construction companies should have access to basic tax software. Might want to verify the EIN matches up just to be safe.
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Zainab Ahmed
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Connor Gallagher
lol what century is this employer living in? Haven't seen a handwritten 1099 since the stone age 🦕
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AstroAlpha
I'd be sus about this tbh. Make sure all the numbers match their actual payments received.
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Yara Khoury
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Keisha Taylor
My accountant straight up refuses handwritten forms now. Says its too risky with all the fake document scams going around.
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Paolo Longo
idk why small businesses make things so difficult for themselves. There's literally free software for generating these forms smh
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Amina Bah
•some ppl just refuse to learn new things ig 🤷♀️
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Ana Erdoğan
I'd definitely verify the EIN and cross-reference the amounts with any payment records your client has (bank deposits, check stubs, etc.). While handwritten 1099-NECs aren't technically illegal, they're so rare nowadays that it raises questions about the employer's record-keeping practices. You might also want to ask your client if they received any other tax documents from this employer - sometimes businesses that cut corners on one thing do it elsewhere too.
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Connor O'Neill
•Great advice! I'd also suggest having your client reach out to the employer to confirm the amounts before filing. If they're doing handwritten forms, there's a higher chance of calculation errors too. Better safe than sorry when dealing with the IRS.
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