Fast & accurate TIN checks and 1099 filing.

Questions

Do I need to file a 1099-NEC for 2026?

Yes, if you pay a recipient $2,000 or more for services in 2026. Most payments to corporations are exempt. Plain Dot does not give tax or legal advice. For advice about your situation, ask a tax professional.

What does Plain Dot cost?

We have the lowest cost in the industry, and we publish every rate from our rate card. You pay for each return and each TIN check from your company's wallet. Starter has no plan fee: $2.50 a return and $0.60 a TIN check. Plus and Professional cost less per return.

Can I run a TIN check before I sign up?

No. A TIN check needs an approved account and a signed IRS TIN Matching authorization. We approve your account in 24 hours or less. Your first TIN check is included with your new account.

Do I need my own Transmitter Control Code (TCC)?

No. Plain Dot files under its own Transmitter Control Code (TCC). You need your own TCC only to file on the IRS portal yourself.

What do I need to sign up?

You need your business's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and its legal name as the IRS has it. The TIN is an EIN, or an SSN for a sole proprietor. We approve your account in 24 hours or less.

Is Plain Dot SOC 2 audited?

No, not yet. We plan a SOC 2 Type II audit in 2027.