The IRS has made changes to the annual 1099 filing process that most employers have become accustomed to. These changes will be effect for the 2020 tax year and employers can expect a new process and set of forms to complete. This reporting change comes alongside increased penalties for failure to file and/or provide both 1099 forms - these fees can be as high as $500 per payee and $250 per copy not submitted to the IRS.