You are able to request corrections (if applicable) to your 1099-NEC tax form directly on the VGCM platform. Our correction flow can be used to request changes to the payment amount, tax identification number, legal name, and/or address. After you request is submitted, your payer will review.
Note: Correction requests are submitted to your payer for review and subject to their approval. They are not submitted directly to the IRS.
How to Request a Correction in platform
Open Tax Form: Open the Tax Documents Dashboard, and select View details on the tax form you would like to correct.
Request Correction: Select the Request correction button in the top right corner of the page.
Select Correction Type: Select the box(es) beside of the following options depending on the issue(s) you notice in your tax form. Once checked, select Continue:
Amount: Select this option if your amount is not correct (either higher or lower than you expect). You will be asked to provide specific details in the comments on what is missing or should have been included.
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or Name: Select this option if your Tax Identification Number (EIN or SSN) and/or Legal Name is incorrect and needs to be updated.
Address: Select this option if you need to update your address. There are two types of address changes:
Address update that includes a state change
When the state changes and your payer accepts your correction request, the existing federal and state filings will be voided. New 1099s will be filed with both the federal and state entities.
Address update that does not include a state change
The IRS does not require a correction when the address has changed but the state has not changed.
If the recipient requests this type of address change as a correction, we will inform you, the payer, and the recipient that a correction is not needed.
If the recipient requires a mailed copy of their 1099-NEC forms, they can contact you to re-mail the forms to their updated address.
Complete your Corrections Request: Make any needed adjustment to the three types. Please, note: Updates to the payment amount must include a description in the Comments section of your request:
Submit Your Request: Review your changes, check the box to accept the terms and select Request correction.
Receive Confirmation: This confirms that your request has been submitted to your payer and not the IRS. The payer will be notified via email of your correction request where they can review your request and choose to accept or reject it. A reason must be provided for a rejected request.
Unsupported 1099-NEC Errors
While we facilitate corrections for common errors such as discrepancies in amounts, W-9 recipient information, and addresses directly through our platform, it's crucial to understand that certain types of errors on the 1099-NEC forms necessitate direct communication with your payer for resolution. The following information delineates the error types that are beyond our correction capabilities and outlines the procedural steps for engaging with your payer to ensure accurate and compliant tax documentation.
Unsupported Correction Types
Wingspan is unable to facilitate corrections on behalf of payers for the following error types found on your 1099-NEC:
Box-Specific Errors: Errors present in the form's boxes, such as incorrect federal or state tax withheld amounts.
Incorrect Income Type Reported: Situations where income that should be reported on a different tax form (e.g., 1099-MISC, 1099-DIV) is mistakenly reported on a 1099-NEC.
Duplicate Forms: Instances where multiple 1099-NEC forms are received for the same income.
Incorrect Tax Year: When income is reported for an incorrect tax year.
Incorrect State Information: Mistakes related to state tax reporting fields, including state income, withholding amounts, or payer's state number.
Steps to Request Corrections for Unsupported Errors
For corrections falling outside our supported adjustments, directly contacting your payer is required. Please follow these steps to initiate a correction request:
Visit the Tax Documents Dashboard in your account.
Look for the Contact Payer Support header to find the necessary information for reaching out to your payer.
It's imperative to underscore that VGCM's role is to streamline the process of managing and correcting certain tax document errors where possible. However, for the errors listed above, we cannot issue tax forms or make corrections on behalf of payers. This distinction is critical for ensuring that your tax documents are accurate and meet all regulatory standards.
FAQs
What information can I change through Wingspan?
You can update the amount, your TIN or Legal Name, and/or your address. Only your payer can approve and process corrections. Wingspan support cannot make these changes directly.
I should receive a different tax form and not the 1099-NEC. How can I correct this?
We exclusively support 1099-NEC forms. You will need to contact your payer as other 1099 forms are not within our service range.
Consult a tax professional! For personalized advice and assistance in understanding your tax obligations, it's always best to consult a tax professional.