Form 1099-S (2020)

What Is Form 1099 S 2020?

Form 1099-S is utilized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to document proceeds from real estate transactions. These transactions can range from sales of homes and land to exchanges of ownership in real estate. For individuals who sold or exchanged property during the tax year 2020, the form serves as a record of the transaction for tax purposes, ensuring that any capital gains or losses are appropriately reported.

When do you need to file 1099 S form 2020?

Filers need to submit the 1099-S form 2020 when they have engaged in a real estate transaction that qualifies for IRS reporting. These could include the sale of a personal residence, a commercial property, or land. It's not only individual sellers who must submit this form; also, legal entities like trusts and estates are required to report these transactions.

How to Fill Out the 2020 Form 1099 S

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1. Identify the Filer's name, and TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) as well as the Transferor's Name, and TIN at the top of Form 1099-S.
2. Enter the Date of Closing for the property transaction in the designated space.
3. Record the Gross proceeds amount received from the real estate transaction in the relevant field. This is the total monetary consideration.
4. Specify the address or legal description of the property in question, including the ZIP code, in Part I of the form.
5. Move to providing the Transferor's information, including name and address.
6. If there is a second Transferor involved, supply their name and address in the space provided.
7. For corporately transferred properties, indicate if the transferor received or will receive property or services in addition to or instead of money by marking the checkbox.
8. If applicable, check the box to indicate if the transferor is a foreign person.
9. Fill in your Account Number if you have multiple accounts for a transferor for whom you are filing more than one Form 1099-S.
10. Before finalizing, review all entered information for accuracy to ensure compliance and correctness.

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