SEC. 1. GENERAL

.01 The following specifications prescribe the format requirements for Forms 1096 and Copy A of Forms 1098, 1099, and 5498. (See Part C for Form W–2G specifications.)

.02 The form identifying number ( e.g., 9191 for Form 1099–DIV ) must be printed in non-reflective black carbon-based ink in print positions 15 through 19 using an OCR A font. The checkboxes located to the right of the form identifying number must be 10point boxes, the void checkbox is in print position 25 and the corrected checkbox in position 33. These measurements are from the left edge of the paper, not including th perforated strip.