# Form 1096

> Form 1096 — The transmittal that summarizes paper Forms 1099 (and certain others) sent to the IRS. Not used when filing electronically.

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**What is form 1096?** In accounting, form 1096 means the transmittal that summarizes paper Forms 1099 (and certain others) sent to the IRS. Not used when filing electronically.

## Words this system refuses for it

- 1099 summary
- cover sheet

- **Category:** Payables
- **Specified in:** [Lexicon](https://lopifi.com/md/docs/domain/11-lexicon)