online 1099 filing for CPAs

If you’re looking for online 1099 filing options for CPAs, here are the common routes:

1. IRS Information Return Intake System (IRIS)

• Free federal e-filing for 1099s and other information returns.
• Good for firms filing for multiple clients.
• Best if you want to file directly with the IRS without a third-party platform.

2. CPA-focused 1099 software

Popular options include:

• Tax1099
• Track1099
• Yearli
• QuickBooks Contractor/1099 filing tools
• W-2/1099 platforms integrated with accounting firms

These often support:

• Client-level dashboards
• Bulk filing
• Recipient delivery
• State filing
• CPA/practice management workflows

3. Payroll/accounting platforms

If you already use:

• QuickBooks Online
• Gusto
• Xero
• ADP
• Patriot

they may offer 1099 prep and filing features, sometimes with firm access.

What CPAs usually want to check

• Can you file for multiple clients under one account?
• Does it support state filings and recipient copies?
• Does it handle 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, etc.?
• Does it offer bulk upload/import from Excel or CSV?
• Is it IRS-authorized e-filing?
• What are the per-form fees and service fees?

If you want the easiest recommendation

• Small volume / free federal filing: IRIS
• CPA firm workflow and client management: Tax1099 or Track1099
• Already in QuickBooks: use QuickBooks’ filing tools

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a comparison table of the best 1099 filing software for CPAs, or
2. a step-by-step process to file 1099s online for clients.