How can I print my own 1099's and not buy a kit.

Good day to you, @janean.

I'm here to help and walk you through the steps in printing your 1099’s in QuickBooks Online(QBO). Just a few clicks and you're all set. Here’s how:

1. Go to the Expenses menu.
2. Select the Vendors section.
3. Click Prepare 1099's and follow the on-screen instruction until you're on Step 5 - File.
4. Select I'll file myself. Walkthrough the on-screen instructions to align and print the forms.
5. Click Print on 1099 forms, then Print to complete your printing.
6. Select Next when complete, then Done.

You can also read the QuickBooks Online section in this article for more details: How do I print my 1099 forms?

Once done, you can now file and your 1099’s. To be guided through the process seamlessly, you can use this article for your guidance: Create and file 1099s using QuickBooks Online.

Let me know if you have any other concerns or questions printing your 1099’s. You can always count on me to assist you. Have a great day and keep safe.

I was wanting the same info. I have followed your direction however on Step 5 I do not have the option "I'll file myself".  I have attached a screen shot of what I see.  Please help me find that option.

@JasroV 

I wanted the same information.  I have followed the steps listed however I cannot see the option "I'll file myself".

I have attached a screen shot of what I can see.  Where do I look next to find this option?

Thanks for joining in this thread and providing us a screenshot, @wanda10.

Let me share with you additional insights on how to print the 1099's in QuickBooks Online. 

The steps that were provided above is intended for new QuickBooks users. This is the reason why you're unable to see the I'll file myself option.

However, you can still proceed to step number 5 and print the form. Let me show you how:

1. Go back to the page and follow the on-screen instruction until you're on Step 5 - File.
2. Click Print and mail. Don't worry you won't be charged for the kit as long you're using your own blank paper.
3. Continue by clicking Yes, looks good!
4. Select Print on 1099 forms and click Print.

In case you encounter trouble printing your 1099s, you can check out our community article to fix it: Resolve PDF printing issues.

Let me know how else I can help you with QuickBooks by adding a comment below. I'm more than happy to lend a helping hand. Keep safe!

I dont see where I can print them myself the print and mail is 58.99 I already have the forms and the 1096?

I can help you with printing your 1099 and 1096, @GM1705.

You can follow the steps outlined by JasroV and ReymondO above on how to print your 1099s. 

For your 1096, you can go to the Prepare 1099s button from the Expenses menu to prepare and print it. Just make sure to set up the alignment when printing 1099s since you've mentioned that you already have the form. 

To guide you further on how to print and mail the forms yourself, check out this article: Create and file 1099s using QuickBooks Online.

Here are the steps:

1. Go to the Expenses menu and then the Vendors tab.
2. Click on Prepare 1099s.
3. After providing all the necessary information, click on Print and mail.
4. Choose the 1096 form. If everything looks good, select Yes, looks good! Then select Print on a 1096 Form.
5. If the form needs to be aligned, click on No, it doesn't line up, and select Next. Then re-select the 1096 form, and select Print on a 1096 Form. 

See this reference for detailed guidance on how to print your form 1096 properly: Print a 1096 form.

I've also added articles on how to troubleshoot printing issues in pre-printed forms: How do I print my 1099 forms?. Please proceed to Step 2. 

I'm always here if you have additional concerns or follow-up questions in printing your forms. Take care and have a wonderful day!

This is ridiculous.  I've wasted an hour of MY valuable time looking for the elusive/hidden/non-existent I'LL FILE MYSELF button all  because QBO wants to force us into either e-filing at $4.00+ for each contractor or buying a KIT from them at $58.99.  I'm looking for alternatives to QB.

There is no option to print and mail manually.  How do I do this?  I keep reading there is a print option, but I do not see it anywhere.  Please help.

I've got your back, @kusheldon. I'll ensure you can print and mail your 1099s manually.

Make sure to maximize your window or scroll to the side to see the option. You may use the keyboard shortcut to expand it. Just press and hold the Windows logo key + Up arrow. Then, follow these steps:

1. From QuickBooks Online, navigate to the Expenses tab and the Vendors section.
2. Click Prepare 1099's and walk through the module until you're on Step 5 - File.
3. Select No, I'll print and mail.
   
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to align and print the forms.

Doing this will allow you to print your 1099 forms right away. On the other hand, if you can't find the option, you may have too much accumulated historical data. Whenever you visit a website, it saves some information from the web page in its cache and cookies. These files allow the websites you visit most often to load faster. Not to worry, clearing them will do the trick.

First, let's try accessing your account through an incognito window to rule out the possibility of a webpage issue. You can refer to these shortcut keys to open an incognito window in all supported browsers:

• Chrome: Ctrl+Shift+N
• Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+P
• Safari: Command+Shift+N

If the option to print appears, switch back to your regular browser. Then, clear its cache. This way, you can access QuickBooks with a clean slate. You can also use a different supported one.

I've also added here some articles about handling 1099 issues, reports, and transactions:

• Troubleshoot common 1099 issues
• Year-end checklist

Fill me in if there's anything else I can do for you. I'm determined to ensure your success. Have a wonderful day!

I also have the same problem.    I printed my 1099's and now want to print my 1096 and do not see where I can print that on my own form

can someone help me?

Thanks for joining this thread, @janjan3.

QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Contractor Payments don't provide Form 1096. If you're filing your forms electronically, the IRS doesn't require Form 1096.

You may view a summary of your e-filed 1099s from the 1099 filings tab and get the same information. To do so, you can navigate to Taxes and choose 1099 filings. Then, select View summary.

Alternatively, you can download the 1096 form from the IRS website and manually fill it out. You can refer to your 1099 filing summary for the required data. 

For more detailed information, you can visit this article: Print your 1099 and 1096 forms.

In case you need to print your W-2 and W-3 forms, you can check out this article for guidance: Print your W-2 and W-3 forms.

Please let us know if you have any follow-up concerns regarding printing your 1096 forms. The thread is always open for you to reply. Stay safe!

Jean Biverly and @janjan3 if you go to IRS website, it specifically says the 1096 form is for informational purpose only, and a printed version is NOT accepted by the IRS. You will be fined using it. They give a website to order the forms.

I have printed the 1099's from QBO, but there is no way to print the 1096 for 2023. And I haven't found a way to complete the 1099's. 🤨

JeanBeverly_ and @janjan3 if you go to IRS website, it specifically says the 1096 form is for informational purpose only, and a printed version is NOT accepted by the IRS. You will be fined using it. They give a website to order the forms.

I have printed the 1099's from QBO, but there is no way to print the 1096 for 2023. And I haven't found a way to complete the 1099's. 🤨

Exactly