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Next Deadline:	April 2, 2012
Forms:	W-2, 1099

FAQ About 1099-INT

What is a 1099-INT and who needs to file this form?

Form 1099-INT is used to report interest income. A 1099-INT must be filed by any individual or entity that has:

Paid amounts reportable in boxes 1, 3, and 8 of at least $10 (or at least $600 of interest paid in the course of your trade or business as described in the Internal Revenue Service instructions) to an individual
Withheld and paid any foreign tax on interest for an individual
Withheld (and did not refund) any federal income tax under the backup withholding rules regardless of the amount of the payment for an individual

What is the filing process for 1099-INT?

Complete the information on Form 1099-INT following the detailed instructions provided by the Internal Revenue Service. Create and distribute the following copies:

Copy A – submit to the Internal Revenue Service (on paper or via electronic filing)
Copy B – submit to the recipient for his/her federal income tax return
Copy C – retain for the payer’s records

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