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Limitations of Tax Filing Support at Wingspan

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Limitations of Our Service

While we aim to cover a broad range of needs, the following are areas where our current services do not extend:

  • 1099-NEC Only: We exclusively support 1099-NEC forms. Other 1099 forms are not within our service range.
  • Backup Withholding Wingspan does not support Form 1099 filings that report non-zero federal income tax withholding or state tax withholding dollar amounts.
  • U.S. Contractors Only: Services are limited to U.S. tax filings. International tax forms, including the Canadian T4A, aren't supported.
  • No International Mailing: Wingspan does not provide international mailing services for 1099 forms. All mailing services are confined to addresses within the United States.
  • Specific Exclusions for 1099-NEC: Wingspan's support for 1099-NEC filings does not extend to certain edge cases. These include, but are not limited to, requirements such as filing for law firms even if they are incorporated, complex payment structures that do not fit standard contractor arrangements, or special circumstances involving agricultural or fishing payments. Our platform is not equipped to handle these nuanced scenarios, which often require specialized handling and reporting.
  • SSN and EIN Acceptance: Our system is set up for Social Security Numbers (SSN) and Employer Identification Numbers (EIN). Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) aren't supported.
  • Specific Exclusions: Certain filing scenarios, like those for legal services, are beyond our scope.
  • Entity Changes During the Year: Wingspan does not support scenarios involving mid-year entity changes. In cases where payments need to be split across two entities within the same year, a correction will be necessary to accurately reflect these separate payments.
  • Multi-State Filings: Wingspan does not support Form 1099 filings that report to multiple states.
  • U.S. Only Payers: We only support payers with a U.S. address and EIN.
  • W-8 Exceptions and Withholdings: Wingspan does not handle W-8 exceptions or withholdings. This includes processing any special circumstances or reduced withholding rates related to W-8 forms, as well as managing any withholding requirements associated with these forms.
  • Limited W-8 Form Support: While we can collect W-8 forms, we do not process any exceptions, special circumstances, or reduced withholding rates related to these forms.
  • No Foreign Income Reporting: We do not support reporting of foreign-sourced income or any special reporting requirements for global contractors working outside the US.
  • No International Tax Withholding: We do not calculate, withhold, or remit taxes for non-US jurisdictions. This includes VAT, GST, or any other country-specific tax requirements.
  • Limited Support for Tax Residency Issues: We do not provide guidance or support for determining tax residency status for contractors working across multiple countries.
  • No International Labor Law Compliance: Our system does not track or ensure compliance with labor laws, work permits, or visa requirements for global contractors.
  • Limited Support for International Tax Treaties: We do not provide advice or support regarding the application of international tax treaties or how they might affect contractor payments and tax obligations.
  • No Form 1042 Filing: Wingspan's 1099 filing software does not include services for filing Form 1042, which is used for reporting certain types of income paid to foreign persons.
  • No T4A-NR Support: We do not offer support for filing Canadian T4A-NR forms, which are used to report payments to non-residents for services performed in Canada.
  • No Cross-Border Payment Reporting: Our system does not handle the complexities of reporting payments made by US or Canadian companies to contractors in other countries, including any special forms or reporting requirements that may apply.
  • No FATCA Compliance: We do not offer services related to Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting requirements.
  • No Permanent Establishment Risk Assessment: Our system does not assess or manage risks related to creating a permanent establishment in foreign countries through contractor relationships.
  • No Support for Equalization Payments: We do not handle tax equalization or tax protection calculations for global contractors.
  • Limited Payroll Tax Support: Our system does not manage complex payroll tax situations that may arise with global contractors, such as social security totalization agreements.

Need Alternatives?

If your needs fall outside what we offer, here’s what you can do:

  • Seek a Tax Expert: For complex or unique scenarios, a tax professional is your best bet.
  • State Tax Help: For state-specific tax queries, reach out to your local tax agency.

Updated about 1 month ago