Creating Form 1099-S
- Click on the Payer List button.
- Double click on the payer name.
- Highlight the recipient to add the form to.
- Click on the Add Form button.
- Choose 1099-S from the Form Type drop down menu.
- Fill in the necessary fields on the form:
- Corrected: Check if this box applies.
- Date of closing: Enter the closing date.
- Gross Proceeds: Enter the gross proceeds from the sale or exchange of real estate.
- Address or legal description: Enter the address of the property, including the city, state, and Zip code. If the address does not sufficiently identify the property, also enter a legal description, such as section, lot, and block.
- Check here if the transferor received or will receive property or services as part of the consideration: Check box for transferor.
- Check here if the transferor is a foreign person: Check box for foreign transferor.
- Buyer's part of real estate tax: Enter buyer's part of real estate tax.
- Account Number: A number assigned to recipient by the payer. This field is optional except for the following cases:
- The recipient has multiple returns for the same return type.
- The returns are filed using the E-file Center.
- Click Save.