If you file form 1042-S through eFileMyForms, you must also file the associated Form 1042 withholding return. This year, the IRS requires electronic filing of Form 1042 through the Modernized eFile (MeF) Portal. eFileMyForms, in partnership with our parent company Sovos, provides a seamless eFiling solution to keep you compliant.
Form 1042 eFiling, powered by Sovos, starts at just $9.99 per return.
eFileMyForms customers can purchase and electronically file Form 1042 eFile through Sovos.
Form 1042-S filing remains available on eFileMyForms.
Beginning for tax year 2024 (returns due in early 2025) the IRS requires Form 1042, Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income of Foreign Persons to be electronically filed by all U.S. withholding agents through the Modernized eFile (MeF) portal. Learn more about the 1042 electronic filing mandate here.
How it Works
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Use the link below to select how many 1042 forms you need to eFile
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Receive instructions on getting access to the Sovos 1099 Portal
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eFile your 1042 forms quickly and easily!
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Receive real-time electronic filing confirmations!
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Why eFile Form 1042 through Sovos?
Simplified eFile– No need for MeF Access or added IT constraints
Avoid the hassle of setting up an IRS Modernized eFile (MeF) system account, a process which can take 45+ days and avoid reaching out to IT for file generation—streamline the process effortlessly.
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Just like eFileMyForms, you can count on Sovos for seamless eFiling, backed by 100,000 customers, including half the Fortune 500 and 20+ years of proven expertise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sovos + eFileMyForms
Sovos is a global compliance company designed to help navigate complex and evolving regulatory requirements around the globe. eFileMyForms joined the Sovos family in 2021 and remains a large part of our tax information reporting business. Together, Sovos and eFileMyForms enables companies to scale efficiently and streamline their 1099 reporting processes. Backed by over 2,600 employees in 14+ countries, Sovos supports over 100,000 customers across our products, including over half the Fortune 500.