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1099 Penalty Calculator
Estimate 2026 information-return penalty amounts by number of returns and how late the filing is. Free browser calculator with IRS source links.
Enter the number of returns and choose a lateness band.
2026 penalty amounts
Estimate the per-return exposure before caps and relief.
This calculator multiplies the 2026 per-return information-return penalty amount by the number of affected returns. It does not determine reasonable cause, small-business maximums, separate recipient-statement penalties, or intentional-disregard facts.
Source: IRS Information return penalties. Verify current IRS amounts before relying on the estimate.
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