SPONSORED WEBINAR • ETA MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS
First Time Filing 1099-DA?
What You Need to Know (And Do) Before the Deadline
December 16 • 1:30PM ET • FREE WEBINAR
Navigating 1099-DA for the first time? You’re not alone. With evolving IRS guidance and tight deadlines, digital asset brokers are under pressure to understand new requirements, locate the right data, and ensure compliance — fast.
Questions? Contact Carl Wegner at cwegner@electran.org.
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Why Now?
This webinar breaks down the essentials of 1099-DA reporting in plain language: what the IRS expects, what’s still TBD, and what you can do now to get ahead of the deadline. Whether you’re still figuring out if you need to file, or already knee-deep in vendor evaluations, this session is for you.
What You'll Learn
- IRS filing requirements for 1099-DA — who must file, what to report, and what’s still evolving.
- What makes 1099-DA unique compared to other forms.
- Where to find the right data across systems and vendors.
- How to take a digital-first approach to delivery and education.
- Key timeline steps to stay on track and avoid last-minute issues.
Speakers
Wendy Walker
VP - Regulatory Affairs (Regtech)
Sovos
Wendy Walker is the VP of Regulatory Affairs at Sovos for the RegTech business. Leveraging over 15 years of industry experience leading tax operations and compliance teams in financial services organizations, she now plays a pivotal role in driving Sovos' regulatory and policy strategy throughout the IRS and state tax agencies. Wendy proactively develops and advocates Sovos's related positions and influences emerging strategic issues in tax legislation and regulation which impact Sovos and its' clients. Wendy is the Chair of the Information Reporting Subgroup for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) and is also an active member of the Council for Electronic Revenue Communication Advancement (CERCA) and the National Association of Computerized Tax Processors (NACTP). In these roles, Wendy advocates for improvements in tax policy and administration with members of the IRS and state tax authorities.
John Kreger
VP, Product Management
Sovos
John Kreger is the Vice President of Product Management at Sovos where he leads the team responsible for our Tax and Regulatory reporting software solutions. John's 13 years with Sovos have seen the introduction of many challenging IRS reporting requirements including the Affordable Care Act, FATCA, and the ever accelerating reporting timelines in 1099 information reporting. John previously advocated for industry with the IRS serving a 3 year term on the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee serving as the chair of the information reporting sub-committee. John holds his bachelors degree in Management Information Systems from Winona State University and his Masters of Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
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ETA CPP CE Credits
The ETA CPP™ certification program sets the standard for professional performance in the payments industry and is a symbol of excellence. It signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today’s complex electronic payments environment.
This event is approved for ETA CPP™ Continuing Education (CE) credits. Credit is earned at the rate of one credit per 50 minutes of electronic transactions industry-related session time, including questions and answers, excluding lunches and breaks.