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Yes, you can run the 1099 forms automatically in QBO by using the E-file feature. You’ll have to set up the employees as vendors so you can process 1099s for them.
Also, the IRS Form 1099 to a non-employee individual is the tax form you file for employees. Meanwhile, the W-2 is the tax form file for your employees. Check out the following guide for more information: About Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
We’ll have to add these suppliers first so you can start tracking the expenses. Let’s go to the Vendors Center to accomplish this task.
- Tap the Expenses menu on the left panel to choose Vendors.
- Then, click the New vendor tab to open the Vendor Information screen.
- From there, fill in the field boxes and make sure to tick the box for Track payments for 1099.
- Click Save to keep the changes.
- Perform the same steps to add the other vendor.
For more insights into this process, see the following guide and go to the Set up a contractor in Quickbooks Online section: How to set up contractors and track them for 1099s.
Additionally, these articles provide an overview of how to prepare and file the federal form.
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