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How to Choose the Best 1099 Filing Software for 2026 (7 Things to Check)
1099 filing can be complicated. New forms, new thresholds, more filers. Here's how to pick software that keeps up.
2026 Pre-filing for 1099 and W-2: What’s New This Year on TaxBandits
Get a head start on the 2026 filing season with TaxBandits pre-filing, expanded form support, and new features designed to simplify W-2 and 1099 filing.
5 Best 1099 Tax Software Options for Small Businesses in 2026: Features, Pricing, and Comparison
Filing 1099s in 2026 comes with a few changes worth knowing. The reporting threshold for nonemployee compensation has risen from $600 to $2,000, and the IRS is retiring its long-standing...
Q3 Form 941 Filing Season is Here: What’s New in TaxBandits?
Explore the latest TaxBandits updates for the Q3 2026 Form 941 filing season, along with existing features that continue to help businesses and tax pros manage their quarterly payroll tax filings.
Beyond Filing: What a TaxBandits Subscription Actually Gets You
A TaxBandits subscription does more than transmit forms to the IRS. Explore features that cut down the manual work every filing season. This post breaks down what's actually included in each plan, so you know exactly what's coming and how upgrading improves the filing process itself.
Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes: Understanding Box 14b on 2026 Form W-2
Form W-2 now includes Box 14b for reporting Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes. Learn when employers must report these codes and why they matter for tipped employees.
New Auto Loan Interest Reporting Under OBBBA: What Lenders Need to Know
The OBBBA created a new auto loan interest deduction and reporting requirement for lenders. Starting with 2026 interest, lenders may need to report qualifying vehicle loan interest using Form 1098-VLI. Learn about qualifying loans, filing deadlines, and what lenders need to track.
Form 5500-EZ vs. Form 5500-SF vs. Form 5500: Which One Should You File in 2026?
Choosing the wrong Form 5500 variant isn't just a paperwork mistake, it can trigger major penalties. This guide breaks down exactly which form your plan needs, what changed in the 2023 participant-counting rules, and how to fix a filing error before the DOL finds it first.
Illinois IL-941: How to File, Deadlines & Requirements (2026)
If you withhold Illinois income tax, Form IL-941 is how you report it, and the details matter: it's quarterly only, Schedule P goes with every return even when you withheld nothing, and e-filing is mandatory. Here are the 2026 deadlines, payment schedules, and rules for fixing a filed return.
1099 Threshold for 2026: What the New IRS Rules Mean for You
Starting in tax year 2026, the reporting threshold for Form 1099-NEC and most Form 1099-MISC payment categories rises from $600 to $2,000. The change comes from the One Big Beautiful...