Remove all the tax friction with Dots

Q: How does IRS TIN/EIN verification work?

Dots connects directly to the IRS TIN Matching System to verify every taxpayer ID in real time. If there's a mismatch, you'll see it immediately - not months later when penalties hit. This ensures 99.9% filing accuracy and dramatically reduces error-related fines.

Q: Can contractors receive their tax forms electronically?

Yes - contractors can receive their tax forms by email or physical mail, depending on their preference. Dots automatically sends 1099s after filing and stores them securely in each recipient's dashboard. No printing, postage, or manual follow-ups - just instant, compliant delivery.

Q: How does Dots handle international and Canadian tax forms?

Dots automates W-8BEN preparation for international contractors and T4A generation for Canadian recipients - all from the same dashboard. Localized flows capture residency, treaty, and SIN details, and automatically generate signature-ready forms that stay audit-ready year-round.

Q: How secure is tax data stored in Dots?

All tax data is encrypted and stored in Dots' PCI-compliant vault - never on your servers. Only authorized users can access forms or filings, and all transmissions are fully encrypted end-to-end. This keeps you compliant with both IRS and state data-security standards.

Q: How long does it take to file 1099s with Dots?

You can e-file federal and state 1099s in minutes. Once your data is verified, Dots generates, files, and delivers all forms with one click - so tax season doesn't derail your operations.

Tax season shouldn't derail your momentum. Dots automates W-9, W-8BEN, T4A collection, verifies every detail with the IRS, and e-files federal and state 1099s in just a few clicks. This way, you can focus on scaling your business, while we help you keep the IRS happy.

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Here's How Dots Keeps you Tax Compliant

Automate Information Collection

Dots sends secure, white-labeled W-9, W-8BENs, T4A links to contractors.

Store Data Securely

All data is stored securely in Dots' PCI-compliant vault.

Files 1099s & Send

One dashboard to e-file every federal and state 1099. Contractors receive their copies automatically (email or mail).

Traditional Tax Compliance vs Dots

See how Dots simplifies tax compliance and saves you time during tax season

The Old Way

Manual W-9 collection

Spreadsheets

Incorrect TIN/EINs

State filing pains

Mailing physical 1099s

Late filing penalties

Errors fees

The Dots Way

Automated W-9, W-8BEN, T4A collection

Encrypted data vault

Instant IRS TIN/EIN verification

One-click federal and state e-filing

E-delivery of 1099s

Tax compliance in minutes

99.9% accuracy

Why Dots?

Streamlined W-9 compliance for every payee

Launch compliant W-9 e-collection flows for both businesses and individuals without chasing paperwork or juggling spreadsheets.

Guided, white-labeled forms capture every W-9 detail digitally.
Instant IRS TIN matching spots mismatches before they become penalties.
Sensitive data stays in our PCI-compliant vault while we e-file federal and state 1099s and handle both mail and e-delivery to recipients.

W-8BEN documents prepared for international payees

Collect the right treaty and residency information from non-U.S. contractors, then let Dots prepare W-8BEN paperwork automatically.

Localized intake tracks tax classification, residency, and treaty claims.
We generate signature-ready W-8BEN forms and store the source data securely.
Expiration management keeps international records current year over year.

Canadian T4A generation without the back-office lift

Extend the same automation to your Canadian workforce with seamless T4A preparation and delivery built into Dots.

Collect SIN details and provincial data alongside your payout flows.
Generate CRA-compliant T4As and keep them audit-ready in one dashboard.

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FAQs

A payouts platform that's self-explanatory. But just in case.

Which tax forms does Dots support?

Dots supports W-9, W-8BEN, W8-BEN-E, and Canadian T4A collection - plus automatic e-filing for every federal and state 1099 form (including 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K).

Whether you're paying U.S. freelancers or international contractors, Dots ensures the right form is collected, verified, and filed on time.

Tax compliance applies equally to instant international payouts, ensuring every global contractor stays properly documented.

How does IRS TIN/EIN verification work?

Can contractors receive their tax forms electronically?

How does Dots handle international and Canadian tax forms?

How secure is tax data stored in Dots?

How long does it take to file 1099s with Dots?