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Last Updated: 2023-06-23
Generate 1099 Electronic Files

Generate 1099 Electronic Files

  • Set up 1099 reporting and ensure that you've configured:
    • A company tax ID with the 5-character transmitter control code the IRS has issued to your organization.
    • An electronic filing 1099 integration.
  • Create a 1099 or a 1099 corrected run.
  • Configure the
    1099 Electronic Filing Run
     business process in the Supplier Accounts functional area.
In Workday, you can produce an electronic 1099 MISC or 1099 NEC file that you can upload to the IRS FIRE system. You can produce 4 file types:
ORIG
An original 1099 return.
CORR
A correction designation of a previously submitted 1099 return.
TEST
A test file to submit during the IRS test period.
REPL
To signify to the IRS to discard your preceding filing.
The IRS file format permits you to upload a single file that includes multiple companies.
  1. Access the
    Generate 1099 Electronic Filing
     task.
  2. As you complete the task, consider:
    Option Description
    Filters
    To filter the options in the
    1099 Run for Generate Electronic Filing
     prompt, and locate your run more easily, you can select:
    • 1099 Form Type
    • Tax Year
    • Company
    1099 Run for Generate Electronic Filing
    When you select a corrected 1099 run, Workday automatically produces a CORR file.
    Transmitter Company
    Select a company that has a transmitter control code from the IRS.
  3. (Optional) When you’ve opted to participate in the Combined Federal/State Filing (CF/SF) program, review and update the list of participating states to include in your return.
Workday creates a 1099 electronic filing run.
  • To download your electronic 1099 file, access the electronic filing run on the
    1099 Work Area
    .
  • Upload the file to the IRS FIRE system.