There is no field in "Account Edit" for designating it as a 1099 account

Thanks for notifying us of your concern, @Illinois_Farmer. Let's perform some troubleshooting steps, so you can access the Tax-Line Mapping when creating an account in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

In some cases, missing features are caused by a temporary issue with QBDT. To resolve this, we can use the Verify and Rebuild tool to scan and repair the program for potential damages. Before doing so, ensure that the program is in its latest update. 

To verify your company data:

1. Go to Window and select Close All.
2. Select File, then Utilities.
3. Click Verify Data.

Here's how to rebuild:

1. Go to File, select Utilities, and then select Rebuild Data.
2. Press OK when QBDT asks to make a backup. Choose where to save it and click OK.
3. Select OK once you get the message Rebuild has completed.

Once done, rerun the Verify Data tool to double-check for additional damage.

You may also utilize the QuickBooks Tool Hub to resolve common company file issues. I'll share this article for the complete guide: Fix common problems and errors with the QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub.

Additionally, you can run reports in QBDT to view which contractors need 1099s, as well as their payment totals.

Please don't hesitate to swing by the Community if you have other concerns about assigning a 1099 to an account. We're always here to help. Stay safe.

I am having the same problem. It doesn't seem like you answered the question. How do you designate an account as a '1099 account'. If 'tax mapping' is the answer, how do you use it to designate a 1099 account? Please be specific.

Thank you for joining the thread, @Mike94595.

Let me help you designate an account as a 1099 account in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

To designate your account as 1099, you'll have to modify your Chart of Accounts (COA). This ensures separate accounts are available for each form to use. Then, you can either create a journal entry to move amounts or you can edit existing payments to the new accounts.

After Identifying the amounts paid and to which accounts, you'll have to add a new account to your COA to track the separate payments. Here's how:

1. Go to Lists, then select Chart of Accounts.
2. Select the Account dropdown, then choose New to create a new account.
3. Select an account type of Expense, Other Expense, or COGS, then select Continue.
4. Enter the Account Name and details such as Description, Note, and Tax-line Mapping.
5. Select Save & Close.
6. Repeat this process for each new account to be reported on the 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC.

For more detailed information, refer to this article: Modify your chart of accounts for your 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filing.

I'll also add this article to help you learn more about the boxes on forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC: Understand payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.

I'll always be here, ready to back you up. If you have any further questions about the 1099 account or other QBDT-related concerns. Please let us know any time in the thread. Keep safe!