Fill out Form 1096 online
Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns
The cover sheet that accompanies certain paper information returns, such as Forms 1099, sent to the IRS.
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- Published by
- IRS
- Version
- 2026
- Length
- 3 pages
- Fillable fields
- 97
97 fillable fields
This PDF includes Copy A, which the IRS provides for information only. A Copy A printed from a website can't be filed, because the official paper version is scannable. To file on paper, order the official forms from the IRS, or file electronically. You can still fill in the recipient copies.
Have these ready
- The payer's and recipient's names, addresses, and taxpayer ID numbers
- The amounts paid or reported for the year
- The IRS instructions for this form, which cover deadlines and where to file
What's on Form 1096
This is the 2026 version, 3 pages long, with 97 fillable fields, including 17 text boxes and 38 checkboxes. In the editor, the fillable fields are highlighted so you can see where to type.
How filling it in works
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Form 1096?+
It is the blank PDF published by the IRS (2026). DocZap hosts a copy and isn't affiliated with the IRS. Before you submit it, check the IRS forms and instructions page for a newer version.
How do I fill out Form 1096 online?+
Choose "Fill this form" and the blank form opens in the DocZap editor with 97 fillable fields. Click a field to type, or click a box to tick it. For anything that isn't a field, use the Text tool to type anywhere on the page, or the Image tool to add a picture of your signature. Press Done to download your copy.
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Where do I send Form 1096 once it's filled in?+
It depends on the form and your situation. The instructions for Form 1096 explain who receives it and how to submit it, so read them first. They are on the IRS forms and instructions page.
How long is Form 1096?+
This PDF (2026) is 3 pages long and has 97 fillable fields, including 17 text boxes and 38 checkboxes.
Does it cost anything?+
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