1099-etc review
Affordable Windows software for W-2, 1099, and 1042-S reporting with accounting imports.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
1099-etc is a paid Windows desktop suite for preparing, printing, and filing tax information returns. Its core 2026 W2/1099 Forms Filer supports W-2, W-3, and many 1099 forms, while the broader product supports 1042-S preparation, federal and state electronic filing, corrections, and payer data imports. It is positioned for small and large businesses, CPAs, accountants, and professional tax preparers that want a desktop workflow rather than a browser-based system.
Pricing is split between the core software and electronic filing services. The 2026 W2/1099 Forms Filer costs $94 per year and includes the W-2/1099 database and forms software. Federal E-File Services for 1–250 forms is listed at $0.88 per form, with electronic filing available for W-2 and 1099 forms. The base product is required for E-File Services. This structure keeps the annual software price low while making filing costs depend on form volume. The product also supports printed forms, batch printing for multiple payers, encrypted PDF reports, and verification, viewing, and printing of electronic filing files.
Import support is a central strength. 1099-etc can bring in data from QuickBooks, Peachtree, Excel, print files, and text files, which suits accounting-led workflows. It can also print on pre-printed forms and correct previously submitted 1099 forms. The trade-offs are its Windows-only platform and the separate per-form charge for electronic filing. Recipient delivery is listed as mail, so organizations seeking a broader delivery model or a non-Windows workflow should consider an alternative. Businesses and tax professionals that prioritize affordable desktop filing with accounting imports should find the fit more direct.
1099-etc pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Prepares W-2, W-3, 1099, and 1042-S forms
- Imports data from QuickBooks, Peachtree, Excel, and text files
- Supports federal and state filing, corrections, and batch printing
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop software
- Electronic filing is priced separately per form
- Recipient delivery is listed as mail
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