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1099 and W-2 deadline calculator
When are your 1099s and W-2s due?
Pick a tax year and see the exact federal filing deadline for Form 1099-NEC and W-2 — including the weekend roll when January 31 lands on a Saturday or Sunday. These are the published IRS rules, not a guess. Missing them carries per-form penalties, so always confirm the current-year dates on IRS.gov.
Tools1099 Deadline CalculatorBy TechBrot2026-10-21
§ TL;DR
The core rule: Form 1099-NEC (non-employee compensation) and W-2 are both due to recipients and to the IRS/SSA by January 31 of the year after the tax year. If January 31 is a weekend, the deadline rolls to the next business day. 1099-MISC e-filed to the IRS is due later (March 31).
This tool computes the exact date for the year you pick — but tax deadlines can shift, so always confirm on IRS.gov. Penalties apply per late form.
§ 01 · The calculator
Find your filing deadline.
Pick the tax year — the year the income was paid. The deadline shown is for filing in the following year.
1099-NEC & W-2 deadline
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Pick a tax year above to see the deadline.
Threshold: payments of $600 or more through 2025; $2,000 or more for payments made from January 1, 2026 (verify on IRS.gov before relying on it).
§ 02 · The rules behind it
The 1099 & W-2 deadlines that matter.
The federal filing calendar for the most common information returns — the same rules the calculator applies.
Any deadline that lands on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday rolls to the next business day — the calculator applies that roll to the January 31 dates automatically. Send recipient copies and file with the IRS/SSA by the dates shown; e-filing is required once you hit the IRS volume threshold for information returns.
Late or incorrect filings carry penalties per form, and they scale with how late you are — which is why clean, current books and accurate contractor records through the year matter more than a last-minute scramble. This page is general information; your CPA files the returns, and we keep the underlying records right.
| Form | To recipient | To IRS / SSA |
|---|---|---|
| 1099-NEC contractor pay | January 31 | January 31 |
| W-2 employee wages | January 31 | January 31 (SSA) |
| 1099-MISC rents, other | January 31 | Feb 28 paper · Mar 31 e-file |
§ 03 · Related
Where to go next.
§ 04 · Questions
Questions about 1099 deadlines.
Why did the deadline show a date in February, not January 31?
Because January 31 fell on a weekend that year, and federal deadlines that land on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday roll to the next business day. The calculator applies that roll automatically. For tax year 2025, for instance, January 31, 2026 is a Saturday, so the deadline moves to the following Monday.
Is this tax advice?
No — it’s general information about published federal filing deadlines. Tax deadlines can change, state rules differ, and your specific situation may carry other obligations. Always confirm current-year dates on IRS.gov, and rely on your CPA or EA for advice and filing.
Do I have to e-file 1099s?
Once you file at or above the IRS information-return volume threshold, e-filing is required; below it you may still file on paper. The threshold has tightened in recent years, so check the current rule on IRS.gov. We can set your books and payroll up so e-filing is straightforward either way.
When should I send the W-9 and collect contractor info?
Before you pay a contractor — not in January. Collecting a signed W-9 up front means you have the legal name, TIN, and address ready when 1099-NEC season arrives, and you avoid backup-withholding headaches. Keeping that current through the year is part of good bookkeeping.
What if I already missed the deadline?
File as soon as possible — penalties scale with how late you are, so a few weeks late is far cheaper than months. Get the correct forms out to recipients and the IRS, and talk to your CPA about any penalty relief. We can help reconstruct accurate contractor records if your books are behind.
Is TechBrot affiliated with Intuit or the IRS?
No. TechBrot, Inc. is a bookkeeping and advisory firm, and not a government agency. For official deadlines and forms, IRS.gov is the authority.
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