Compare any two supported information returns.
Select two forms to compare their reporting focus, typical context, bundled CSV template size, and direct preparation resources. Use the current IRS instructions for the final filing decision.
What this tool does—and does not do
It helps you compare the preparation context for forms supported by 1099ERICH. It does not determine whether a return is legally required. The same business, institution, trustee, broker, or payer may have multiple reporting obligations in the same year.
If you are still unsure which form to research, start with the Which Form Do I Need? tool. If you already know the form, go directly to its free validator or template.
Move from a free check to the complete 1099ERICH workflow.
The free tools help diagnose individual filing problems. 1099ERICH is the $299 Windows desktop workflow for importing CSV or Excel data, validating records, printing recipient copies, and creating IRIS-ready CSV files.