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1099 E-Filing: North Carolina

Nina Tchistiakova Updated by Nina Tchistiakova

Due date

January 31

E-filing threshold

It is mandatory to file all 1099's electronically.

Filing options

Electronic Filing XML Format

Forms to file

State requires: 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-R, W-2G

1099-MISC if Withholding, 1099-NEC if Withholding

Transmittal form

Two separate uploads are required. Upload 1099's to North Carolina through “e-file/MagMedia Create 1098/1099/W-2G Files” Module, steps 4 and 5. Then also Upload File NC-3, located in CFS Payroll System under “W-2/1099 Information Returns” module. Refer to: "NC NC-3 Web Upload Files".

Required file name

IRSTAX.txt, Multiple files IRSTAX_01.txt, IRSTAX_02.txt, etc

E-filing website

https://informationreporting.ncdor.gov:8343/eNC3Web/

Contact

eSPVS Unit (eFile), 919-814-1500, Email: eNC3@ncdor.gov

Shoolin Patel, 919-814-9719 Ext. 300081, Email: Shoolin.Patel@ncdor.gov

Mackenzie Hurley (Tax Admin), 919-814-9719 Ext. 300060, Email: Mackenzie.Hurley@ncdor.gov

Combined Federal/State Filing

North Carolina 1099 statements must be filed directly with North Carolina.
Even though North Carolina is officially listed as an IRS participating state in the IRS CF/SF Program.

Submitting files

North Carolina accepts current year and two prior year filings.
North Carolina accepts electronic filing for Corrections.

State Withholding Account Number MUST be numeric; APPLIED FOR is not a valid entry.

The law requires all businesses to file electronically. Use this application to file original and amended NC-3s and withholding statements.

Prior to submitting your file, the eNC3 application will allow you to test your file layout and confirm if it’s formatted correctly. This will ensure your file will be uploaded successfully without generating an error. Step by step instructions to test file formats can be found at https://www.ncdor.gov/documents/how-test-file-formats-using-enc3-portal.

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