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It's tax season again!

In response to the most frequently asked questions we receive from clients, we’ve created this page to help streamline your tax return preparation.

It includes FAQs, helpful tips, and Pershing-specific details, like their phased tax form mailing schedule.  

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions you don’t see on this page. And remember to check AdviceWorks regularly to check for your investment 1099s.

How do I find my 1099s for Pershing accounts?

Already using AdviceWorks? Your investment 1099s will appear in your vault. You can log in to your AdviceWorks account to check for downloaded documents.

Not enrolled in AdviceWorks? Please reach out to your Client Service Representative for assistance in your AdvieWorks enrollment.

To access your tax forms on AdviceWorks, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your AdviceWorks account
  2. Click "My Documents"
  3. Click "Statements & Notices"
  4. Click "Tax Docs"
  5. Select Tax Year "2025" and then "Apply"
  6. You will see a list of completed tax documents for that year. Please note that you must have Acrobat Reader installed for this step.

If you elected paper delivery for your investment 1099s, you would receive those by mail in accordance with the Pershing phased mailing schedule provided after these FAQs (jump to Pershing info)

How do I receive paper copies of my Pershing tax documents?

Cetera offers the option to receive your Pershing tax documents via regular mail. If you would like a paper copy, you can follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your AdviceWorks account
  2. Click on your name in the upper right-hand corner
  3. Click on “My Account Settings”
  4. Click on “Expand to Customize eDelivery”
  5. Uncheck the box under “Tax Statements” for all Pershing accounts you want to receive via mail. Please note, your tax documents will still be accessible in your AdviceWorks portal
  6. Click “Save Changes”
  7. You will see a pop-up box say “Your eDelivery settings have been successfully saved.”

You’ll continue to have full access to your Pershing tax documents through your AdviceWorks portal. If you receive only tax documents in paper form and all other documents electronically, Cetera applies a $10 annual fee for each applicable account. If you choose to receive other account documents by mail, a $3 monthly subscription fee applies only in months when a mailing is sent, and there is no additional charge for paper tax documents. If your account is set-up for 100% eDelivery, your tax documents are available to you via your AdviceWorks portal.

What about tax forms for direct business?

You will receive tax forms for direct business, such as annuities, 529s, and REITs, by mail.

You are encouraged to upload these documents to your AdviceWorks vault.

How to contribute to an IRA/HSA/529 account for 2025?

Want to contribute for 2025 to a Roth IRA, Traditional IRA, HSA, or 529 education savings account?

You can contribute to these accounts for 2025 until April 15, 2026. However, some states require 529 contributions by December 31, 2025.

Please contact your Client Service Representative with any questions or requests. Be sure to submit funding requests a few days before the April 15 deadline, especially for accounts outside of Prosperity.

Can Prosperity prepare my tax return for me?

If you want to work with the Prosperity Tax Center to prepare your return this year, what is the last date to provide information to the tax center to meet the April 15th filing deadline?

Ideally, the Prosperity Tax Center team needs your information no later than March 25th to meet the April 15th tax filing deadline. After March 25th, the team can file an extension for you.

Who do I call if I have questions about my tax documents?

Client Service Representatives can assist with questions about your tax documents.

Please reach out to your Client Service Representative by phone, email, or our central text (913-828-3688) instead of your financial advisor, if your question specifically pertains to tax documents.

Helpful tips for tax season
Using Prosperity Tax Center?

The tax center will email updates throughout tax season with guidance on submitting documents, which 1099s they can access, tracking your return's status, and who to contact. You may also receive calls or voicemails. Check your email and voicemails regularly for updates and requests.

Using an outside CPA?

Please ask your tax preparer to provide you with a digital copy of your tax return so your financial advisor can upload it to your AdviceWorks portal. Effective tax planning is essential for your financial plan; by providing your advisor with a digital copy of your annual return (or by uploading it to your AdviceWorks account vault), you can streamline the planning process for yourself and your financial advisor. Storage in AdviceWorks is secure and convenient. Once your return is completed, if you find you need funds to pay taxes owed, please give us a few days’ notice to provide those for you.

Need help preparing your taxes this year? Talk to us!
Pershing tax reporting 2025

Tax and Year-End Statements, Form 1099 To Be Mailed Beginning in January

Pershing uses a phased mailing schedule to provide clients with complete tax forms as early as possible. This approach speeds up the release of original 1099s and minimizes the need to publish revised 1099s, reducing the number of clients that must submit corrected tax filings. The timing of 1099 delivery depends on the types of holdings in each account.

Clients will also receive a premium version of their Form 1099 called the Tax and Year-End Statement (TYES) at no additional charge. The TYES includes realized gain/loss information, 12 months of checking and debit card activity, electronic deposits and withdrawals, and dividends and interest.

As noted on the November and December Pershing statements, Please note the following for Pershing's IRS Form 1099 (B, DIV, INT, MISC, and OID):

  1. Your Form 1099 will be delivered in the early months of the year, starting January 31.
  2. By February 11, you will receive either your Form 1099 or a Pending 1099 Notice.
    • The Pending 1099 Notice will be sent if final information from issuers and trustees has not been received and processed by February 11.
      It will also be sent if your information is still under review. The notice will detail the securities pending final reporting and provide the expected delivery date of your 1099.
    • Your 1099 will be delivered by March 11 at the latest.
MAILING PHASESCHEDULED DATEMAILING EVENT
Phase 1January 28

Form 1099 will be mailed for accounts with holdings and income that typically do not require reclassification or additional information from issuers. Generally, this includes accounts holding stocks, bonds, and options.


Phase 2 NEW!February 4 **

Form 1099 delivery will begin for accounts that include mutual funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and certain equities for which issuers have finalized any income reclassifications and Pershing has completed processing *. Revision delivery for 1099s sent in Phase 1, as required.


Phase 3February 11**

Form 1099 delivery will continue for accounts that include mutual funds, REITs and certain equities for which issuers have finalized reporting and Pershing has completed processing after the February 4 delivery*. Pending 1099 Notices will be delivered for accounts where Pershing is still awaiting data from issuers or in cases where Pershing has not completed processing and review of all information. The notice will list investments that are awaiting information from issuers or trustees or final review and will indicate the possible delivery date of an investor's 1099. This notice, which will be in Document Center> Tax Documents, will be delivered when information is not finalized before the February 11 delivery is prepared. Revision mailing for 1099s sent in Phase One and Phase Two, as required.


Phase 4 NEW!February 18 **

Form 1099 delivery will continue for accounts that include mutual funds, REITs and certain equities for which issuers have finalized reporting and Pershing has completed processing after the February 11 delivery*. Revision delivery for 1099s sent in Phase One through Phase 3, as required.


Phase 5February 25 **

Form 1099 delivery will continue for accounts that include mutual funds, REITs and certain equities for which issuers have finalized reporting and Pershing has completed processing after the February 18 delivery, as well as accounts holding certain unit investment trusts (UITs), and Widely Held Fixed Investment Trusts (WHFITs). Revision mailing for 1099s sent in Phase One through Phase Four, as required.


Phase 6 NEW!March 4 **

Form 1099 delivery will continue to be delivered for accounts for which Pershing can now include information that has been finalized from issuers of mutual funds, REITs, and remaining unit investment trusts (UITs) and Pershing has completed processing after the February 18 delivery*. Revision mailing for 1099s sent in Phase One through Phase Five, as required.


Phase 7March 11 **

Form 1099 delivery will occur for all remaining accounts, regardless of whether pending income reclassifications for the account’s income have been received from issuers. This delivery will also include accounts holding complex non-equity securities, such as real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs). Revision mailing for 1099s sent in all previous phases, as required.



* Holding only these types of securities does not guarantee that your clients’ tax statements will be mailed on the indicated dates.

** Pershing’s 30-day extension to the mailing requirement will accommodate these phases of the mailing.