by law, shopify is supposed to have the forms available by jan. 31st. if not, they are in violation of irs regulations and need to be reported. you can contact the irs to report them at 18008291040
Topic summary
Shopify merchants are seeking clarity on when their 2024 tax year 1099-K forms will be available. Past delays are causing concern: In 2023, some forms weren’t uploaded until March 1st, creating significant stress for business tax filing deadlines.
Key points of frustration:
- Multiple users report difficulty getting clear answers from Shopify support
- One merchant claims they never received their 2023 form at all
- IRS regulations require 1099-K forms by January 31st; some users received conflicting information from Shopify chat support stating January 31-February 28th
Practical guidance shared:
- Forms should appear under Finance > Payouts > Documents
- 1099-K is required for businesses with 200+ transactions totaling $20K or more
- Users can check transaction counts via Analytics > Reports > Orders over time
- Several participants mention the option to report non-compliance to the IRS at 1-800-829-1040
Status: The discussion remains unresolved with no official Shopify response, and users express concern about lack of forum monitoring by the company.