The employer has until January 31 to submit W-2 and 1099-NEC forms to the IRS and their employees / contractors. Most recipients will see their forms arrive in the mail sometime in the first week of February if not sooner.
Financial institutions are responsible for sending their clients the Form 1099-B covering the sale of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Clients should also be sent their Form 1099-S covering the sale or exchange of real estate. Finally, most qualifying persons should be sent their 1099-MISC by this date.