Track1099 Review 2026: Pricing, Support, and Alternatives
Track1099 (Avalara 1099 & W-9): graduated form fees, filing options, dated support reviews and BILL eligibility compared for the 2026 tax year.
Bottom line
Avalara 1099 & W-9 offers pay-as-you-go filing and an optional annual subscription. The $0.63 rate applies to forms beyond the first 500, not to every form in a large batch. Compare the cumulative filing cost plus states, validation and delivery. Dated support complaints suggest checking current response channels and escalation terms before tax season; they do not prove that every filing succeeds or that a paid competitor guarantees resolution. Existing BILL AP customers should compare its current filing promotion with the same services. No universal cheapest or compliance guarantee follows from the advertised marginal rate.
Try Avalara 1099 & W-9 →Is it right for you?
- Do you already collect your own W-9s, or do you need the software to collect them for you?
- Have you calculated the cumulative charges across each form band instead of applying the lowest marginal rate to every form?
- Have you confirmed the available support channel and escalation arrangements before the applicable filing due date?
- Are you filing in a state that requires separate state e-filing, which adds $1.49 per form?
- Would an existing BILL AP subscription and its currently eligible filing rebates reduce the complete cost?
Track1099 in 2026: what it is now, and the real tradeoff
Track1099 is the former name of Avalara 1099 & W-9, which supports information-return filing and vendor-document collection. Its pay-as-you-go IRS rate card charges the first 15 forms at $3.10 each, the next 150 at $2.30, the next 335 at $1.30, and further forms at $0.63. State filing, optional validation and postal delivery are separate. An annual subscription can bundle services. The dated reviews below describe individual support experiences; they are not a test of successful submission rates or a guarantee of current service availability [Avalara pricing page, checked October 12, 2026].
“papers to get e-filed…they were never e-filed…there’s not a phone”
Regina A., Capterra reviewer and accounting firm owner, May 2023
Pros
- +Marginal IRS rate of $0.63 after the first 500 forms
- +Pay-as-you-go available; annual bundle optional
- +One flow covers W-9 collection, TIN matching, e-filing, and delivery
- +Flat $1.49/form for state e-filing at any volume
Cons
- -Dated reviewers report difficulty reaching support; verify current channels
- -Tickets can get routed to general Avalara staff unfamiliar with the product
- -One 2023 Capterra review reported a filing the IRS never received
- -States, validation and delivery add to the cumulative filing cost
- -W-9 collection subscription pricing is quote-only, not published
What Track1099 actually does, and why the name is confusing
Track1099 launched as an independent e-filing service and had built a base of more than 40,000 customers by tax year 2020, according to Avalara's own acquisition announcement [businesswire.com, Oct 1, 2021, verified 2026-08-04]. Avalara, the sales tax compliance company, bought it that October and has since folded it into its product line under the Avalara 1099 & W-9 name. The workflow itself is simple: collect W-9s from vendors yourself and upload them, or use Track1099's own W-9 collection portal to request them directly. Once a valid TIN is on file, the service can run it through IRS TIN matching to catch a mismatched name or number before you file, generate the 1099 (or 1042-S, W-2, and several other information return types), e-file with the IRS, optionally e-file with your state, and deliver the recipient copy electronically or by mail.
One disambiguation worth stating clearly: Avalara sells two unrelated products under its brand. Avalara 1099 & W-9 (formerly Track1099) files information returns like the 1099-NEC. Avalara AvaTax is a separate sales tax calculation and remittance product, covered in our comparison of sales tax automation tools. If you landed here looking for help with nexus thresholds or sales tax filing, that is the article you want, not this one.
Pricing breakdown (2026)
| Cumulative IRS filing band | Price per form |
|---|---|
| First 15 forms | $3.10 |
| Next 150 forms (16–165) | $2.30 |
| Next 335 forms (166–500) | $1.30 |
| Each additional form after 500 | $0.63 |
On top of the base e-filing fee: state e-filing costs a flat $1.49 per form no matter your volume tier, IRS TIN matching runs $0.45 per form, address validation is $0.07 per form, and postal mail delivery ranges from $1.84 per mailing in the regular window up to $2.89 per mailing during the January 27-31 rush, or $3.68 for a foreign address [avalara.com/us/en/products/1099/pricing.html, verified 2026-08-04].
A worked example using the published pay-as-you-go bands: 40 IRS-only 1099-NEC filings cost 15 × $3.10 + 25 × $2.30 = $104. Optional TIN matching for all 40 adds 40 × $0.45 = $18, for $122 total before any other applicable charges. State filing adds $1.49 per submitted state form. The first 500 federal forms total $827, so a 501-form batch would cost $827.63 before add-ons, not 501 × $0.63. Confirm the final checkout total for the selected services.
The W-9 collection plans list Individual up to 25 documents, Professional up to 250 and Enterprise up to 2,000, with TIN matching included in the last tier. The current public page does not display a dollar amount for these subscriptions. It also offers a separate annual filing bundle starting at a 100-form allowance that includes W-9 collection, federal and state filing, validation and electronic recipient delivery. Request its annual charge, overages and support scope rather than assuming every buyer must purchase collection separately [Avalara 1099 pricing, checked October 12, 2026].
What changed after Avalara bought Track1099
Dated reviews describe support frustrations following the ownership change. A G2 reviewer reported authenticator-related account access problems and unhelpful ticket routing. Xero reviewers Mike Jesowshek and Brandon Thompson described needing "over 10 emails" and not receiving a response "in a few hours". Regina A. reported an unfiled submission and no phone number in May 2023 [G2; Xero App Store; Capterra, recorded August 4, 2026]. Those complaints are individual accounts; the missed-filing cause and any vendor response are not established here. Check current support channels, response commitments and IRS acceptance status directly.
Other dated accounts were positive: Karin Rosser described a setup that "synced quickly with Xero", and Karen Albanese called it a time-saver. The historical G2 snapshot was 3.8/5 across five reviews [recorded August 4, 2026]. The small and differently selected samples cannot establish how often filing succeeds or support is needed. Reconcile submission and acceptance records rather than assuming an uneventful upload completed the obligation.
The 2026 threshold change that might mean you need this less
The IRS e-filing threshold is generally ten information returns in aggregate across covered types, effective for returns required on or after January 1, 2024. For example, four W-2s and six 1099-NECs can meet that count. Check applicable exceptions and any approved waiver; a low contractor count alone does not establish paper-filing eligibility [IRS instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC, checked October 12, 2026].
For reportable nonemployee service payments made in 2026, the general 1099-NEC threshold is $2,000, with inflation adjustments beginning in 2027. Backup withholding can require reporting regardless of amount, and card or qualifying third-party-network payments follow 1099-K rules instead. The normal January 31 NEC deadline moves to the next business day when it falls on a weekend or holiday: the 2025 return deadline was February 2, 2026, and the 2026 deadline falls on February 1, 2027. Vendor service cutoffs can be earlier. These reporting thresholds do not exempt a recipient from tax on income [IRS 2026 instructions, checked October 12, 2026].
Track1099 vs Tax1099 vs TaxBandits vs BILL's own 1099 filing
| Entry tier | Later marginal bands | Higher-volume marginal band | Needs existing subscription? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track1099 (Avalara) | $3.10 (1-15) | $2.30 (16-165) | $0.63 (501+) | No |
| Tax1099 | $2.99 (first 20) | Verify selected form rate card | Verify selected form rate card | No |
| TaxBandits | $2.75 (first 10) | $1.75 (11–100) | $0.80 (501–2,000) | No |
| BILL 1099 Filing | $2.99 direct / $1.99 accountant partner | Eligible 2026 volume rebate; see terms | Eligible 2026 volume rebate; see terms | Yes, active BILL AP required |
BILL filing is available to BILL Accounts Payable customers; its AP subscription is separate from the filing fee. The BILL review covers the broader product. The current filing page advertises tax-year-2026 volume rebates, with direct-business effective prices from $2.99 at 1–200 forms to $0.84 at 2,001+, subject to eligibility. It states filing through January 31, 2027, rebate on March 2, 2027, and standard pricing for purchases after February 1, 2027. Accountant-console and add-on exclusions apply. Those vendor promotion dates do not replace the IRS due date. TaxBandits currently lists $2.75 for its first ten federal forms, $1.75 at 11–100 and $0.80 at 501–2,000. Tax1099 has form-specific cumulative tiers; check its selected rate card, whose displayed example and rates may differ. Compare completed-batch totals and support terms, not isolated marginal rates [BILL and TaxBandits current pricing pages, checked October 12, 2026].
Who Track1099 is for, and who should look elsewhere
Consider Avalara 1099 & W-9 when you need a filing workflow without an obligatory ongoing subscription. Budget the cumulative fee bands, any collection plan, state obligations and delivery method. The advertised low marginal rate alone cannot establish that it is cheaper than another provider for your batch.
If you need payments and filing in one workflow, compare a payables platform with the cost of a separate filer. The guide to paying contractors online covers payment-method and workflow choices. For an existing ledger, review the QuickBooks AP automation comparison and check its supported filing integration. Evaluate Tipalti against the required documentation and support scope as well; its pricing is not an extra one or two dollars per form and a paid relationship does not guarantee compliance or resolution before a deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Is Track1099 the same company as Avalara? Avalara purchased the service in October 2021 and now offers it in its offering for tax forms and payee records. AvaTax addresses sales tax, while Track1099 addresses payer reporting and vendor documentation. Shared ownership does not make the two offerings interchangeable.
How much does Track1099 cost to file 1099-NEC forms? Apply the federal rate to each successive band: $3.10 for numbers 1–15, $2.30 for 16–165, $1.30 for 166–500 and $0.63 thereafter. Do not multiply a whole batch by the last band. Optional state submissions cost $1.49 each; include any verification or mail services in the checkout estimate.
Does Track1099 offer phone support? Historical customer accounts report difficulties getting telephone assistance and resolving tickets. They do not establish the current service contract. Ask Avalara which account-specific contact methods and response promises apply to your account and whether assistance covers the period when you plan to submit.
Do I still need to file 1099s for contractors paid under $600? Ordinary reportable NEC used a $600 annual minimum for 2025; for 2026 it is $2,000. Exceptions matter: withholding can trigger a return below that minimum, while certain payment-network transactions belong on a different form. Recipient income tax duties remain independent of whether a payer sends a statement.
Am I required to e-file instead of mailing paper 1099s? Generally, the IRS requires electronic submission when the aggregate annual count across applicable filing types is at least ten. Include the other relevant forms in that count, not just contractor statements. Review exemptions or a granted waiver before choosing paper.
How does Track1099 compare to BILL's built-in 1099 filing? Compare the entire batch and optional services. BILL requires its AP product and currently advertises conditional rebates for the 2026 reporting year. Avalara offers successive usage bands or a yearly package. An existing ledger subscription changes the economics, but neither an advertised low band nor the old expired promotion settles which costs less.