Filing Information - 1099-MISC

File Name Formats

When filing to the IRS by file, the file created from the 1099 process (e.g., BK99CC/BK99BP) is saved in the admin/data directory. This file is referred to is the electronic file, also known as a magnetic file. There are two filename formats:

Option 1
Example: IRSTAX19
File Name Format: IRSTAXyy (where yy = the last two digits of the year). Default file name. No special setup necessary.

Option 2
Example: IGLTAX19 (where the General Ledger code is GL and the tax year is 2019)
File Name Format: IxxTAXyy (where xx = the 2-character ledger code; where yy = the last two digits of the year).
Multi-ledger option requires "LEDGER" to be entered in Associated Description (2) of common code CK99/FILEINFO.

Additional Filing Information

• There should be no need to modify the file created by the 1099 process. If the file is modified, it is possible the file will be rejected by the IRS. If needed, edit data within BusinessPlus and recreate the file.
• To verify that the file was created correctly, check the record length; it must be 750 bytes.
• Contact the IRS for instructions concerning TCC numbers.
• Due to the extreme requirements of IRS corrections, BusinessPlus does not support submission of corrections electronically. These corrections should be done on paper and submitted to the IRS following the mailing instructions on Form 1096.