The Box 5 instructions of 2022 instructions for Form 1096, regarding the box references for Forms 1099-DIV and 1099-MISC, have been revised to correct the applicable box references. If you previewed the 2022 Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, online prior to April 4, 2022, please be advised that the form has been revised to correct the following forms/list of boxes for the total amounts to be entered in box 5. Form 1099-DIV has been updated to boxes 1a, 2a, 3, 9, 10, and 12. Form 1099-MISC has been updated to boxes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 14. If you have ordered the 2022 Form 1096, the changes discussed in this article will be reflected in form you receive.
