Correct or change 1099s in QuickBooks

Learn how to make corrections to 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC forms after you e-filed them.

If you filed your 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC forms you may need to correct an error or filing on your 1099.

Important: Per IRS regulations, you must file corrections the same way the original forms were filed. If you e-filed your original form, you must e-file your corrected form. If you printed the original form, you must print the corrected forms.  For more information see Understand the IRS regulations for filing 1099s and W-2s and E-file Forms 1099 with IRIS.

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• QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Contractor Payments, or QuickBooks Online Payroll
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QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Contractor Payments, or QuickBooks Online Payroll

Check out this video to see how to correct 1099s in QuickBooks Online Payroll

If the IRS rejected your 1099 forms, you can't correct rejected forms. See Fix rejected 1099 forms to learn how to void them and file new ones.

If you haven't filed yet: Learn how to fix missing info and e-file. 

If you've already filed: If you filed your 1099s in QuickBooks Online, you may be able to correct 1099s directly in your product. 

If you haven’t done so already, correct the contractor info in QuickBooks. The info for 1099 corrected forms comes from your contractor transactions.

Step 1: Confirm the IRS accepted your 1099s

The IRS must accept the 1099 before you can correct it. To confirm: 

1. Go to the 1099 filings tab
   1. QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Online Payroll: Go to Taxes, then 1099 filings.
   2. QuickBooks Contractor Payments only: Go to 1099 filings.
2. In the Status column, look for Accepted.

Step 2: E-file your 1099 correction

1. Go to the 1099 filings tab
   • QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Online Payroll: Go to Taxes, then 1099 filings.
   • QuickBooks Contractor Payments only: Go to 1099 filings.
2. Select Correct next to the form you want to fix.
   • Note: Your business info must be the same as the original file accepted by IRS. If you’ve made changes since you filed, change them back.
3. The accounts and boxes you previously chose will appear. These are the accounts that represent the payments or expenses you paid to your contractors, and the corresponding 1099 box. To delete an account select Remove next to the row. To add or change an account select Select accounts.
   • If you filed for a contractor by mistake, remove all the accounts listed here and go to Step 5.
4. If you want to change the 1099 box, select the dropdown ▼ next to the account and select the 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC box that represents the type of payments made to your contractors. 
5. Select Next.
   • If you make any changes to your accounts or 1099 boxes, you’ll get a message that other 1099 forms may also be affected. Check your other contractors' 1099 forms and fix if needed. Select Got it to continue.
6. Verify the Corrected total is what you expect.
   • Note: if the contractor payment total is now below the 1099 threshold, and they ‌no longer need a 1099, the Corrected total will be $0.00.
7. Check your contractors' personal info and email addresses. Select Edit ✎ to make any changes. Select Next.
8. Select Preview to view each corrected 1099.  Select E-file corrected form twice.
   • Note: We won't email or mail copies of corrected 1099 forms to contractors. You must provide a copy to the contractor yourself. 
9. Repeat these steps for each 1099 form you want to correct.

FAQs

QuickBooks Desktop

If you e-filed with Tax1099, you can correct your 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC in Tax1099. For instructions, refer to this Tax 1099 article, Different types of 1099 corrections after forms have been submitted.