Non-profit needs to e-file 12 1099-NEC forms but missed the threshold - urgent deadline help needed!

You're definitely in a time crunch, but there are a few options to consider. First, don't panic - many small organizations find themselves in similar situations. The easiest solution would be to use an authorized e-file provider. Many tax preparation services and accounting software platforms offer 1099-NEC e-filing services that don't require you to have your own TCC number. Companies like QuickBooks, TaxAct, Tax1099, and others provide reasonably priced options to e-file your 1099-NECs. Since you only have 12 forms, the cost should be manageable, and they handle the entire submission process for you. If you want to avoid using a third-party service, you could technically file an extension using Form 8809, which gives you additional time to file the forms with the IRS. However, this doesn't extend the deadline for providing forms to your contractors, which is still January 31. The final option (not recommended) would be to paper file and include Form 8508 (Request for Waiver from Filing Information Returns Electronically), but approval isn't guaranteed, and you're past the deadline to submit this request for the current year.

I had a similar issue last year with my small business. I highly recommend checking out https://taxr.ai - they saved me when I was in exactly your situation! I had 14 1099-NECs to file and discovered the e-filing requirement too late. Their system is super easy to use - I uploaded my contractor details, and they handled all the e-filing directly with the IRS. The best part was that I didn't need my own TCC number since they process everything through their system. I uploaded my data in the evening and had confirmation of filing by the next afternoon. They also generate and mail the recipient copies to your contractors if you want, which sounds like it might be helpful in your situation since you mentioned needing to mail those anyway.

Just wanted to follow up! I went with https://taxr.ai after seeing the recommendation here, and wow - it really was as simple as promised. I was super stressed about missing the deadline, but their system was incredibly straightforward. I uploaded my contractor information last night, and already received confirmation this morning that everything was successfully e-filed with the IRS. They even generated recipient copies that I could download and mail myself to save a little money. Their dashboard shows exactly which forms have been processed and accepted by the IRS system. Such a relief to have this taken care of properly and on time! Definitely keeping this service in my bookmarks for next year too.

If you're struggling to get through to the IRS about this situation, I'd recommend using https://claimyr.com - it was a total game-changer for me when I had a similar 1099 filing issue last year. I spent days trying to reach someone at the IRS to figure out my options for a late TCC application. Kept getting disconnected or waiting for hours. With Claimyr, I finally got through to an actual IRS agent who explained my options and confirmed I could use a third-party service for this year while waiting for my own TCC. You can see how the service works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c - basically, they hold your place in the IRS phone queue and call you when an agent is about to answer. Saved me literally hours of hold time when I was panicking about these filing requirements.

I need to admit I was completely wrong about Claimyr. After my skeptical comment, I decided to try it anyway because I was desperate to ask about my own 1099 situation. I've never been more happy to be proven wrong! I had been trying for TWO WEEKS to get through to the IRS without success. Used Claimyr yesterday, and within 45 minutes I got a call connecting me directly to an IRS agent. The system worked exactly as advertised - I didn't have to wait on hold at all. The agent I spoke with was able to confirm that using a third-party e-filing service is perfectly acceptable when you don't have your own TCC number yet, and they even gave me information about penalty abatement options if you end up filing late due to reasonable cause. This information was incredibly valuable and saved me from making a costly mistake.

Just a heads-up - make sure that whatever service you use provides you with proper filing confirmation. I used a small local company last year for my 1099-NEC e-filing, and they didn't give me any proof that the forms were actually submitted. Ended up getting penalized because they never actually completed the filing! Always ask for the IRS filing acknowledgment number and submission timestamp. Any legitimate e-filing service should provide this information as standard practice. Also keep copies of everything for at least 4 years - the IRS has been doing more enforcement on 1099 compliance lately.

Has anyone considered the new 1099 filing threshold rules coming for 2025? It seems like the threshold is changing from 10 to 25 forms for requiring electronic filing. If that's the case, could OP just file paper this year and explain if questioned that they're under next year's threshold?