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ezW2 Software: How to Print IRS 1096 Form


You need to file all 1099-nec Copy A with Form 1096 (Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns) with the IRS.

ezW2 software can print 1099-NEC forms Copy 1, 2, B, C on white paper. IRS does not certify the substitute forms right now. You need to print 1099-nec copy A and 1096 on the red-ink forms.

Here are the steps:

Step 1: Start ezW2, 1099-nec and W2 software.


1.1 If you have not installed ezW2 software, you can download the trial version for free before purchasing.

1.2 After you installed ezW2 software, you can click desktop shortcut to start ezW2 software easily.


1.3 If you are using the trial version of w2 1099-nec tax form software, you will see the key input pop up screen. You can enter the key code here or click the "TRY DEMO Version" to try this software for free. (Note: The trial version will print TRIAL image on forms. You can enter the key code later to remove it.)

Step 2: Set up company information, add contractors and 1099-nec form information

1096 form will be generated automatically based on 1099 form information. If you have not entered your 1099 forms, please follow this guide below.

  • How to prepare 1099-nec forms

    Step 3: Click the top menu "Company->Form 1096" to view 1096 form

    If you need to edit the inforamtion on the form, please edit it from company settings and 1096 settings.

    Field Name How to edit
    Filer's Name:
    1096 Settings (Click ezW2 top menu "Current Company->1096 Information")
    Company Address Company Settings (Click ezW2 top menu "Current Company->Company")
    Name of person to contact
    Email address
    Telephone number
    1096 Settings (Click ezW2 top menu "Current Company->1096 Information")
    1. Employer Identification Number
    2. Social Security Number
    Company Settings (Click ezW2 top menu "Current Company->Company")
    3. Total number of Forms Total number of your 1099 contractors (Click the top menu "Current Company->1099 Contractors" to review)
    4. Federal Income Tax Withheld
    5. Total amount reported with this Form 1096
    Summary information of 1099-nec forms. (Click the top menu "Current Company->1099 form" to review)



    Step 4: Preview and print 1096 data on red form

    IRS does not certify the substitute forms. If you will mail the paper forms to IRS, the red forms are required to fill out 1099-nec Copy A and 1096.






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