What is 1099PRO?
1099Pro Cloud is a web-based tax reporting application built to assist organizations with preparing, verifying, and submitting information returns to federal and state authorities. Provided by Sovos, an IRS-recognized Modernized e-File business provider, the software enables entities to fulfill mandatory annual reporting obligations. The platform streamlines regulatory compliance across multiple tax document categories by offering electronic filing, identity verification, and form delivery services.
The platform supports more than 15 tax forms covering various payment types. These include non-employee compensation, miscellaneous earnings, dividend distributions, interest income, real estate proceeds, barter exchange transactions, retirement plan distributions, mortgage interest statements, tuition payments, foreign person tax withholdings, and wage statements. Supported documents include Form 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1042-S, 1098, W-2, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, 1099-DA, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-R, 1099-S, 1098-E, 1098-T, 1098-VLI, W-2G, 1042, 3921, and 3922, as well as extension forms and quarterly or annual tax returns.
Data ingestion into the application accommodates multiple user preferences. Clients can enter records manually, upload standard CSV spreadsheets, use downloadable Excel templates without column mapping, or map custom headers from existing Excel files. In addition, the platform accepts text files formatted according to IRS Publication 1220 rules. Automated validation checks run during upload to identify missing fields or formatting issues prior to submission.
To assist in preventing penalties and B-Notices, the platform includes Taxpayer Identification Number verification services. Users can run real-time checks or bulk validations to verify recipient names and identification numbers against official federal databases, such as the IRS repository, the Death Master File, and sanction lists managed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Real-time checks return immediate results, while bulk matching processes within 48 hours.
For filing and distribution, the software executes electronic submissions using IRS Modernized e-File protocols and supports the Information Returns Intake System ahead of the tax year 2026 FIRE system sunset. State reporting obligations are met via the Combined Federal State Filing program and direct state reporting for forms such as 1099-NEC and W-2. Recipient forms can be distributed using full-service paper print and mail or digitally via the Sovos eDelivery add-on.
Data protection measures include TLS 1.2 or higher encryption for data in transit and AES 256-bit encryption for data at rest. Hosted in SOC 2 Type II certified Flexential data centers, the platform complies with ISO 27001 standards and undergoes annual penetration testing. Administrative security options include role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication. Filed tax returns are retained for four years, covering the active year plus three prior years.
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