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What it is

Tax1099 is an IRS-authorized e-filing and compliance platform for informational returns and related compliance data, available on the web and through an API. Listed forms include 1099, W-2, payroll, ACA, 1098, 1042, tax-exempt, and other forms. Filing supports the IRS, SSA, and states participating in the Combined Federal State Filing program. The platform lists corrected or void forms, scheduled filing, rejected-form resubmission, recipient copy downloads, reports, and AI-assisted e-filing. It offers two-way 1099 data sync with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and BILL, plus import options for QuickBooks Desktop and other services. Security measures listed include encryption, TIN masking, authentication procedures, and annual SSAE-21 Type II audits. The Essential plan is free and charges per form filed. Form e-filing is listed at $2.99, paid once for the first 20 forms, then tiered rates: $2.30, paid once for forms 21–150, $1.31, paid once for 151–500, and $0.68, paid once for 501–1,000; contact for 1,000+. Teams costs $249 a year and Scale costs $349 a year.

Spec sheet

What it does
Tax1099 is a Zenwork cloud service for electronically filing 1099, W-2 and more than 40 federal and state information-return forms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Purpose
Tax1099 is an IRS-authorized e-filing and compliance platform for informational returns and other compliance data.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Audience
The company says it serves small and medium businesses, accountants, CPAs, bookkeepers, and corporations; the site also presents solutions for gig businesses, marketplaces, and crypto exchanges.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
API
Its API supports federal and state filing and recipient-copy distribution for 1099, W-2 and payroll forms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Integrations
Tax1099 advertises more than 12 no-code connections, including QuickBooks, ZohoBooks, Oracle NetSuite, Excel and Xero.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Security
The site says its protections include annual SSAE-21 Type II audits, encryption, 256-bit security standards, TIN masking, and authentication procedures.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Support
Live chat support is listed Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time, with 24/7 support available during tax season.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Headquarters
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Founded
2010Read 23 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
AI filing checks
Its Smart eFiling uses automated form completion and error checks before submission.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
API capabilities
The published API documentation covers payer and recipient management, validation, PDF generation and payment-based form submission endpoints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
API documentation
The developer portal provides APIs, multi-language sample code, secure access and developer support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.tax1099.com
Audit trails
Form changes and validation activity are logged, with checks based on IRS business rules and schemas.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Authentication
Two-factor authentication is offered, and single sign-on is available on the Scale plan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Browser deployment
A G2 reviewer reports that no download is required and that the product runs in a browser-based QuickBooks workflow.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Company founded
LinkedIn lists Zenwork as founded in 2011.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters at Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a primary address at 1 East Center Street, Suite 250.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
The maker is Zenwork, Inc., which also operates the Tax1099 and Compliancely brands.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Zenwork as a privately held software company with 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Corrections
Users can submit corrected or void forms after an IRS acceptance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Customer scale
Zenwork says it serves more than 100,000 customers, including about 30,000 CPA firms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Data retention
The pricing page says secure four-year storage is included in the filing price.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Developer licensing
The API agreement grants a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use proprietary developer materials for approved integrated applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Documentation and support
The support site provides step-by-step articles, FAQs, videos, email support, live chat and a dedicated API-support address.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Features
Listed features include AI-assisted e-filing, corrected or void forms, scheduled filing, rejected-form resubmission, recipient copy downloads, and reports.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Federal and state filing
The service sends forms to the IRS, SSA and participating states through the Combined Federal State Filing program.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Filing
The platform supports e-filing with the IRS, SSA, and states participating in the Combined Federal State Filing program.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Forms
The site lists support for 1099, W-2, payroll, ACA, 1098, 1042, tax-exempt, and other forms.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Funding
Axios reported on November 9, 2021 that Spectrum Equity invested $162.5 million for a minority stake in Zenwork.Read 15 Oct 2026 · axios.com
Limit: interface
Independent reviews repeatedly call the interface awkward, slow or difficult to learn, especially for state filing and navigation after submission.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: pricing transparency
G2 reviewers complain that total fees are not shown until data entry is complete and submission is attempted.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: reliability
G2 reviewers report occasional slowdowns, outages and forms becoming blocked or remaining unresolved near filing deadlines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: support
GetApp analysis says support can be difficult to reach, slow to respond and unhelpful when problems occur.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
MCP extensibility
Tax1099 publishes an MCP server at mcp.tax1099.com/mcp with OAuth permissions and Cursor setup instructions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Notable limits
Real-time TIN matching is listed at $1.00 per unit, TIN matching within 24 hours at $0.37 per unit, and IRS-compliant eDelivery at $0.25 per unit.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Notable news
Zenwork announced an MCP server for AI-driven Tax1099 validation and e-filing integrations in a LinkedIn post published in 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Other integrations
The site lists integrations or import options including Zoho, Excel, FreshBooks, Sage Intacct, Tipalti, Entrata, Oracle NetSuite, and Zapier.Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
Praise: ease and speed
G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the filing workflow as easy, time-saving and useful for bulk data entry and TIN checks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: integrations
Reviewers repeatedly praise importing or syncing data from QuickBooks and other accounting systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: value
Capterra reviewers commonly describe the tiered usage pricing as affordable for small or occasional filers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Capterra
4.5 out of 5 from 253 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.5 out of 5 from 252 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.5 out of 5 from 488 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Recipient delivery
Tax1099 supports IRS-compliant electronic delivery plus domestic and foreign print-and-mail services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Rejected-form resubmission
IRS-rejected forms can be resubmitted without an additional charge.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Scheduled filing
Users can prepare returns in advance, schedule transmission and change the date before sending.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Security controls
Zenwork states that Tax1099 uses 256-bit encryption, TIN masking, authentication controls and annual SSAE-21 Type II audits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Self-hosting
The public materials describe a hosted service and do not provide a self-hosted installation package.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.tax1099.com
Storage
Filed data is retained in secured storage for up to four years.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
TIN matching
The product offers real-time TIN checks and bulk validation for up to 10,000 records.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com

Plans and prices

Essential Free pay per form filed individuals and small businesses · first 20 forms $2.99 each · 21–150 $2.30 each · 151–500 $1.31 each · 501–1,000 $0.68 each · 1,000+ contact us Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Teams $249 a year $249/year shared team access · reporting · 250 free TIN matches Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Scale $349 a year $349/year API · bulk TIN matching workflow · user management · workflow management · notice management · SSO available for one-time implementation fee Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com
Form eFiling $2.99, paid once Tiered volume-based pricing; price per form decreases as volume increases First 20 forms: $2.99 each · 21–150: $2.30 each · 151–500: $1.31 each · 501–1,000: $0.68 each · 1,000+: contact Read 29 Sep 2026 · tax1099.com
IRS eFile volume pricing $2.99, paid once per form, volume tiered first 20 forms $2.99 each · 21–150 $2.30 each · 151–500 $1.31 each · 501–1,000 $0.68 each · 1,000+ custom pricing Read 15 Oct 2026 · tax1099.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Covers multiple listed federal and state filing routes
  • Lists corrected and void forms and rejected-form resubmission
  • Offers two-way 1099 sync with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and BILL
  • Includes secure four-year storage in the filing price
  • Provides an API integration offering

Limits

  • Essential's free plan has a 0-form limit
  • Form filing has tiered per-form charges
  • TIN matching and eDelivery carry listed per-unit charges
  • Live chat hours are limited outside tax season

Who it suits

It suits individuals and businesses that need to prepare and file informational returns, as well as accounting and finance teams handling filings collaboratively. Its API and integration options may suit organizations connecting tax filing with other software.

Tax1099 in depth

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Overview

Tax1099 is an e-filing and compliance platform for businesses and tax professionals handling informational returns. It suits teams that need several form types, connected accounting data, or API access; its broad filing coverage is a strength, but the free plan does not include any form filings.

Key features

Tax1099 handles 1099, W-2, payroll, ACA, 1098, 1042, tax-exempt, and other forms, with e-filing to the IRS, SSA, and states in the Combined Federal State Filing program. Corrected and void filings, scheduled submissions, rejected-form resubmission, recipient-copy downloads, and reports support work beyond the initial filing. That range is useful to firms managing varied reporting obligations; a business filing only a few forms may prefer paying per form rather than taking on an annual plan.

QuickBooks Online, Xero, and BILL support two-way 1099 data sync, while QuickBooks Desktop has import options. Other integration or import routes include Zoho, Excel, FreshBooks, Sage Intacct, Tipalti, Entrata, Oracle NetSuite, and Zapier. An API offering also targets tax software and applications. This makes Tax1099 a stronger fit for organizations bringing filing data from existing systems than for users who want a standalone, single-purpose filing tool.

Security measures include annual SSAE-21 Type II audits, encryption, 256-bit security standards, TIN masking, authentication procedures, and two-factor authentication by PIN or password sent to the registered phone. Secure four-year storage is included in the filing price. Live chat runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time, with 24/7 support during tax season.

Pricing

The Essential plan is free and aimed at individuals and small businesses, but it charges per form filed and the free-plan form limit is zero. In practice, free access does not cover a filing; users must pay the form fees when they submit.

Teams costs $249 per year and adds features to Essential for SMBs and collaborative finance teams. Scale costs $349 per year and builds on Teams for high-volume and growing organizations. These annual plans are a better fit for organizations that need their additional plan features, but the plan descriptions do not state seat or quota limits, so compare the included features against your workflow before committing.

Form eFiling is the pay-per-form option: the first 20 forms cost $2.99 each, forms 21–150 cost $2.30 each, forms 151–500 cost $1.31 each, and forms 501–1,000 cost $0.68 each; contact Tax1099 for pricing above 1,000. The falling per-form rate rewards volume, but charges still accumulate with each submission. Real-time TIN matching costs $1.00 per unit, matching within 24 hours costs $0.37 per unit, and IRS-compliant eDelivery costs $0.25 per unit, so those services can add materially to a large filing run.

Recipient delivery and correction filing are supported, and four-year secure storage is included in the filing price. Review the per-form rates and any extra per-unit services alongside the annual plan fee to determine which billing approach fits your volume.

Platforms

Tax1099 is available on the web and through an API. Web access fits teams filing directly, while the API is aimed at tax software and application developers connecting filing workflows to their own systems.

Who it's for

Tax1099 is aimed at small and medium businesses, accountants, CPAs, bookkeepers, and corporations; it also presents solutions for gig businesses, marketplaces, and crypto exchanges. It is most compelling for organizations with several reporting types or established accounting and tax systems to connect. A business with minimal filing needs and no use for annual-plan features should compare the per-form total with alternatives before choosing.

Pros and cons

Broad return coverage: Support for 1099, W-2, payroll, ACA, 1098, 1042, tax-exempt, and other forms can consolidate varied filing workflows.

Multiple filing destinations: IRS, SSA, and participating-state e-filing, plus correction filing and recipient delivery, cover more than federal initial submissions alone.

Connected data options: Two-way sync with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and BILL, plus other imports and an API, can fit existing finance systems.

No free filings: The zero-form free-plan cap means even small filers pay to submit, and optional matching and delivery services carry additional per-unit charges.

Annual plans require a use case: Teams and Scale charge yearly, so occasional filers should weigh those fees against pay-per-form costs.

Alternatives

TaxBandits is worth comparing if mobile or browser-extension access matters: it supports Android, iOS, API, extension, and web platforms, and offers monthly plans with a $0 employee fee and unlimited pay runs.

efile4Biz may suit a web-based filer who wants a free starting plan with one user, totals and summary reports, chat and email support, and pay-per-form filing; its Basic plan charges $1 per TIN match.

Yearli is another option for W-2 and 1099 work, with Windows as well as web support and a free-to-start Core plan that combines an annual subscription with filing fees.

CheckMark 1099 Software may fit users who prefer desktop software for macOS or Windows; its 2026 tax-year Print Pro plan starts at $239 per year.

E-File Magic is an alternative for readers comparing web and Windows platforms.

1042-S Pro is a more specialized option for Windows users filing 1042-S records, with a single-user plan priced at $1,119 once for up to 5,000 records.

1099 Pro is a Windows alternative for enterprise 1099 filing, with its Enterprise single-user plan priced at $699 once for 5,000 or more forms.

GLACIER is another option to consider.

For broader comparisons, see Tax Information Reporting Software and Tax Compliance Software.

Verdict

Choose Tax1099 if your business or practice needs broad informational-return coverage, multiple accounting integrations, and a path from web filing to API-connected workflows. Its main advantage is combining varied forms, filing destinations, and data routes in one service. Look elsewhere if you expect free submissions or have low volume and little need for its annual-plan features: the zero-form free cap, tiered filing charges, and optional per-unit fees can make the final cost less attractive.

Verdict

Tax1099 covers a broad range of listed returns and filing workflows, with integrations and API access for connected systems. Review per-form rates, the free-plan form limit, and any extra per-unit services before choosing a plan.

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