Business Tax Forms & Supplies

Business Tax Forms and Envelopes for Small Businesses and Employers

Stay organized this tax season with official business tax forms and envelopes from Deluxe. Whether you're reporting employee wages, contractor payments, or other forms of compensation, Deluxe offers the IRS-approved forms and supplies you may need to help file accurately and on time.

Find the Right Federal Tax Forms for Reporting Wages and Compensation

When tax season arrives, having the right business tax forms on hand helps with reporting worker's wages, contract payments and other types of compensation.

The tax forms your business needs will depend on your structure and how you compensate workers. Always confirm with your accountant or the IRS to ensure you're using the correct forms for your situation.

Popular business tax forms available from Deluxe

W-2 Wage and Tax Statement: Used by employers to report annual wages and withheld taxes for each employee. In addition to traditional W-2 forms for employee wages, Deluxe also offers these related IRS correction and information return forms:

  • W-2c - Used to correct errors discovered on an already issued W-2
  • W-2G - Used by businesses or organizations that pay gambling winnings to report those payments

1099 Forms: Used by employers to report earnings paid to independent contractors and non-employees. Deluxe offers several types of 1099 forms the IRS may require from businesses:

  • Two of the most common 1099 Forms are the 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Information) and 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation)
  • Other 1099 Forms offered by Deluxe are 1099-A, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-PATR, 1099-R and 1099-S

Deluxe also offers tax preparation software, as well as blank tax forms compatible with laser or inkjet printers. Check out our guide on the benefits of using tax preparation software.

Protect Sensitive Information with Secure Tax Form Envelopes

Deluxe has tax form envelopes designed to help maintain security and privacy when sending sensitive tax-related documents. When ordering tax forms, be sure to add W-2 envelopes and 1099 envelopes to your order.

The IRS recommends using envelopes that ensure that sensitive information is not viewable when sending documents directly to taxpayers.

Beneficial features of tax form envelopes

  • Made of durable material making it difficult to tear
  • Gummed seal or self-sealing closures to help prevent unauthorized access
  • Moisture and dust protection to help shield documents from environmental wear and tear
  • Double window envelope design to make sure the recipient's address and the return address display correctly while keeping sensitive data hidden

Frequently Asked Questions - Tax Forms and Envelopes

 

What is the difference between 1099 and W-2 forms?

The main difference between 1099 and W-2 forms is that 1099 tax forms are used to report payments made to independent contractors, while W-2 forms are used to report wages and salaries paid to employees.

Learn more about the differences between 1099 and W-2 forms.

 

What is the difference between an employee and a contractor?

Employers should determine whether a worker is an employee or a contractor to know which is the correct tax form to issue to each worker. The IRS differentiates these worker classifications based on the degree of control and independence in the work relationship.

  • Employee: The employer generally controls how, when, and where the worker does their tasks. Employees receive regular wages and typically receive benefits. Employers must issue W-2s to employees, according to the IRS.
  • Contractor: Independent Contractors typically can decide how, when, and where their work is done. They may invoice for completed work, usually work on a project basis, and do not receive employee benefits. Employers must issue 1099 forms to contractors, according to the IRS.
 

What tax preparation software are Deluxe tax forms compatible with?

If you use tax prep software that prints the Federal IRS format you should be able to use the tax forms sold by Deluxe. If you use different software, we cannot guarantee that our forms will print correctly. The following tax software from ComplyRight are available to purchase from Deluxe: Laser Link Software and Tax Right Software and ACA Tax Software.

 

Where can you get blank tax forms?

Deluxe offers blank W-2 tax forms and blank laser 1099 forms in multiple formats for quick printing and mailing. If you need additional help with blank tax forms, please contact our customer service.

 

Do you need special envelopes to send 1099 or W-2s?

While you may not be required to use special tax envelopes it is a good idea to use envelopes designed for sending specific tax forms. The 1099 envelopes and W-2 envelopes have extra security measures in place to help prevent sensitive information on the forms from being viewed by an unintended audience.