1099-MISC Paper Filing Deadline — February 28
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Form 1099-MISC paper filing deadline with IRS — February 28, 2026. Electronic filers: March 31.
Who must file or pay
Payers who file 1099-MISC on paper with the IRS. Electronic filers have until March 31. Note: if 1099-MISC reports nonemployee compensation (Box 7), use 1099-NEC instead (January 31 deadline).
What you need to know
Form 1099-MISC covers rents, royalties, prizes, medical payments, and other income that does not qualify for 1099-NEC. Common uses: rent paid to non-corporate landlords ($600+), royalty payments ($10+), prizes and awards.
The February 28 deadline applies to paper filers only. If you are required to e-file (10+ information returns) or choose to e-file voluntarily, the deadline extends to March 31. The IRS strongly encourages e-filing through the FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically) system.
Note that 1099-MISC has an earlier employee-copy deadline in some situations — check the specific instructions for each box you are populating.
Late filing: $60–$310 per form. Electronic filing is required if you file 10 or more information returns.
Required forms
- →Form 1099-MISC
- →Form 1096
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Other dates to know
W-2 Issuance Deadline — January 31
Employers must issue W-2s to employees and file with SSA by January 31, 2026.
1099-NEC Issuance Deadline — January 31
Form 1099-NEC must be issued to contractors and filed with the IRS by January 31, 2026.
Form 941 Quarterly Payroll — Q1 April 30
Form 941 quarterly payroll tax return due April 30, 2026 (Q1) — subsequent quarters due July 31, October 31, and January 31.