Running Out of Time to File Your 1099 and 1095 Forms? Apply for an 8809 Extension Today!

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March 31 has arrived, and so has your e-filing deadline to file IRS Forms 1099, 1095, 1098, and other important tax forms! If you haven’t completed your filings yet and need additional time, you can request an extension from the IRS. This can be done by submitting Form 8809. 

By filing Form 8809, you can request an automatic 30-day extension, giving you extra time to submit your returns accurately. In this guide, we will walk you through applying for a Form 8809 extension, explain why it is important, and show you how to e-file your request quickly to the IRS.

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Overview of IRS Form 8809

IRS Form 8809, Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns, allows businesses and employers to request extra time to file certain tax forms with the IRS. This automatic 30-day extension can help you avoid late filing penalties and ensure your returns are submitted accurately.

Eligible Information Returns for 8809 Extension

If you’re running out of time to file your information returns by today’s deadline, you can submit Form 8809 with the IRS to avoid IRS penalties. Below is a breakdown of the key forms eligible for an extension using Form 8809:

Employment and Tips Reporting Forms

• W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement)* – Reports wages paid to employees and taxes withheld.
• 8027 (Employer’s Annual Information Return of Tip Income and Allocated Tips) – Filed by large food and beverage establishments to report employee tips.

Information Returns (1099 Series and Other Forms)

• 1099 Series (1099-MISC, 1099-NEC*, 1099-INT, etc.) – Reports various types of income, including non-employee compensation, interest, dividends, and other payments.
• 1098 (Mortgage Interest Statement) – Used by lenders to report mortgage interest paid by borrowers.
• 3921 (Exercise of Incentive Stock Options by Employees) – Reports stock options exercised under an employee incentive plan.
• 3922 (Transfer of Stock Acquired Through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan) – Reports stock transfers under an employee stock purchase plan.
• W-2G (Certain Gambling Winnings) – Reports gambling winnings paid to individuals.

ACA Reporting Forms

• 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage) – Reports employer-sponsored health coverage for full-time employees.
• 1095-B (Health Coverage Statement) – Filed by insurance providers and small employers to report health coverage.

*The deadline to e-file 1099-NEC and W-2 forms has already passed (January 31, 2025).

Avoid IRS Penalties: File on Time or Request an Extension

Missing the deadline for filing 1099, 1095, and other information returns can result in significant IRS penalties. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure timely filings or request an extension. The penalties depend on how late the filings are submitted.

• Filed within 30 days after the deadline: $60 per form
• Filed after 30 days but by August 1: $130 per form
• Filed after August 1 or not filed at all: $330 per form
• Intentional disregard of filing requirements: $660 per form (with no maximum limit)

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Don’t wait—request your extension now and avoid IRS penalties!