Consent Statement
A clear statement that the signer knowingly agrees to receive specified tax documents electronically and understands the alternatives, drafted in plain language to show intent and informed consent.
Paperless consent speeds delivery, reduces costs and physical storage, and creates a reproducible electronic record for compliance. When executed correctly it also provides clear evidence of intent and attribution required under ESIGN and UETA, which helps organizations meet reporting deadlines while offering recipients a choice in delivery format.
The form is practical for any payer-recipient relationship where tax notices or information returns are distributed regularly and where maintaining a clear electronic consent record reduces administrative friction.
Provide a W-9 on request; no IRS filing deadline for the form itself.
Employers must furnish W-2s to employees by January 31.
File 1099-NEC to recipients and IRS by January 31.
Paper filing by February 28; electronic by March 31.
Form 1040 due April 15 (October 15 with extension).
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A clear statement that the signer knowingly agrees to receive specified tax documents electronically and understands the alternatives, drafted in plain language to show intent and informed consent.
A detailed list naming specific forms and notices (for example: 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, W-2) so the scope of consent is unambiguous and limited to the intended information returns.
Describe the electronic delivery channels (email, secure portal) and the manner in which the recipient will access or download the records to demonstrate practical access ability.
Specify how the signer will be authenticated (email plus code, SMS, KBA) and what constitutes acceptable identity evidence to support attribution and reduce fraud risk.
Explain how to revoke consent, the effective date of revocation, and any consequences, including fallback to paper delivery and possible billing or processing timelines.
State how long the electronic consent and audit trail will be retained and where, aligning retention periods with IRS, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |