How to Correct a 1099 After Filing

Made a mistake on a 1099 you already filed? BoomTax includes unlimited free corrections with every filing license. Here is how to fix it.

How to Submit a Correction in BoomTax

  1. Open your filing in BoomTax
  2. Edit the form(s) that need correction -- fix the amounts, TIN, name, or whatever was wrong
  3. Click 'E-file' to e-file your corrections.

That is it. BoomTax automatically detects which forms you changed and only submits those as corrections. You do not need to check boxes, select individual forms, or refile the entire batch.

Do I Need to Refile All My Forms?

No. BoomTax handles this for you.

Send Corrected Copies to Recipients

After submitting your correction to the IRS, send a corrected copy (marked CORRECTED) to any affected recipients.

Common Correction Scenarios

  • Wrong amount: Edit the form with the correct amount and submit. One step.
  • Wrong TIN or name: This is a two-step IRS process. First, zero out the incorrect form (enter 0 for all amounts). Then submit a new form with the correct recipient and amounts. BoomTax walks you through this.
  • Duplicate filing: Submit a correction to void the duplicate (zero out all amounts).
  • Wrong tax year: You cannot correct into a different year. Void the incorrect form, then file a new original for the correct year.
  • Address-only change: No IRS correction needed if the name and TIN are correct. Just send an updated copy to the recipient.

Timing

Submit corrections as soon as you find the error. IRS penalties increase the longer you wait. With BoomTax, corrections are free and can be e-filed immediately.

IRS Background: Error Types

The IRS classifies 1099 errors into two categories:

  • Type 1 (amounts, codes, checkboxes): File one corrected form with the right information.
  • Type 2 (TIN, name, wrong recipient): Requires voiding the original, then filing a new corrected form.

BoomTax handles both types electronically.

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