If there’s an error on the form you filed, you’ll need to correct it and file Copy A and Form 1096 with IRS. To learn more about correcting returns, you can refer to this article:

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1099gi.pdf

You can also contact IRS for more information, and to help you file […]

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