Instructions for Form 1099-S - Introductory Material

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Future Developments

For the latest information about developments related to Forms 1099-S, and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/form1099s.

What's New

Truncating transferor’s identification number on paper payee statements.   Pursuant to proposed regulations §§ 1.6042-4(b) and 301.6109-4 (REG-148873-09), all filers of this form may truncate a transferor’s identification number (social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), or adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN)) on payee statements. See part M in the 2013 General Instructions for Certain Information Returns.

Reminder

In addition to these specific instructions, you should also use the 2013 General Instructions for Certain Information Returns. Those general instructions include information about the following topics.

  • Backup withholding.

  • Electronic reporting requirements.

  • Penalties.

  • Who must file (nominee/middleman).

  • When and where to file.

  • Taxpayer identification numbers.

  • Statements to recipients.

  • Corrected and void returns.

  • Other general topics.

You can get the general instructions from www.irs.gov/form1099s or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).

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