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North Carolina eNC3 1099 / W-2G / 1042-S Filing

North Carolina provides eNC3 web upload specifications for Forms 1099, W-2G and 1042-S. The tax-year-2026 XML file specifications are designated for use beginning January 2027.

XML beginning January 2027 for tax year 2026Availability: Planning for 2027 filing season

What this state filing involves

Accepted filing format

XML beginning January 2027 for tax year 2026. File specifications can change by tax year; confirm the latest state instructions before preparing a production file.

Software and filing services

Preliminary annual software price: $199 (estimate; not an active offer).

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Important filing distinction

The filing year matters: the state publishes distinct specifications for different tax years. The North Carolina NC-3 transmittal also has its own rules and file types.

Before submitting a file

Select the correct tax year and form family.
Use the tax-year-specific eNC3 XML specifications.
Validate payer identifiers and withholding data.
Confirm NC-3 reconciliation and file acknowledgement requirements.

Sources and related resources

Read the official North Carolina filing guidance and compare your data with the published file specifications.

Official state filing instructions Related ERICH software All state filings

Request state filing availability

Ask about North Carolina eNC3 1099 / W-2G / 1042-S Filing software preparation or file-transmission services. For state e-filing, availability, annual license pricing, and any per-file transmission charges require confirmation.

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