This is a set of 5 (five) 1096 forms.  These are the 1096 "Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. information Returns" red forms.  Order 1 per ENTITY and per TYPE of 1099 forms you are submitting.  DO NOT order 1 per employee as these are NOT the 1099 forms.  Most 1099 form packs come with 1 to 3  1096 forms, however you will definitely need more 1096 forms if you have multiple entities or if you have several types of 1099's to file.  Use this form to transmit paper the following types  of forms to the IRS: W-2G, 1097-BTC, 1098, 1098-C, 1098-E, 1098-T, 1099-A, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-CAP, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-H, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-LTC, 1099-MISC, 1099-OID, 1099-PATR, 1099-Q, 1099-R, 1099-S, 1099-SA, 3921, 3922, 5498, 5498-ESA, or 5498-SA.  Do not use Form 1096 for electronic  transmittal. ****NOTE: This is a set of 5 (five) 1096 forms.  The 2014 forms will NOT begin shipping until after 12/30/14.  Any orders placed prior to that date will be fulfilled with 2013 forms.****