It's not only how to print it, it's about on what paper to print it. If someone is filing online, that's because they don't want to buy the kits. Are you saying that we still need to buy the kits and use the 1096 form to print on it? Cause ptining it from QB on plain paper doesn't make sense. Can you pls clarify. Thanks

So we need to buy the kit to get a 1096 form?? the whole point of efiling is to avoid buying the 1099 kits that comes with all copies needed. pls can you clarify. thanks

Hey there, @DutyDelegate. 

Thanks for following the thread and sharing your concerns here in the QuickBooks Communtiy. 

You’ll only need to file IRS Form 1096 if you’re submitting your annual information returns to the IRS by mail. If you file these information forms electronically, either through the IRS FIRE System or a tax preparation software, you do not need to complete IRS Form 1096.

According to the IRS's most recent publication on Form 1096, those that file their 1099-MISC forms electronically (such as with Intuit's E-file service) do not need to submit a 1096.

You can see additional details in the help article I've included below. 

• About Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I'm always here to lend a hand. Take care! 

Back at it again in 2022 to file for 2021...

I already eFiled the Federal 1099's via QB's and I know California didn't allow you to eFile Form 1099-NEC for 2020 but this QB article here... lists the state requirements and then I clicked on California and it said the following below...

"Form 1099-NEC

Form 1099-NEC is now part of the Combined Federal State Filing (CF/SF) Program."

...so does this mean when I filed my 1099's via QB, the State will get their required filings too?  Or is it not that easy...I can only assume it can't be that easy, right!? lol!

I can share some information about the Combined Federal/State Filing Program, @Nickerz.

At this time, QuickBooks Online (QBO) only supports the 1099 E-file service for federal 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filings. Combined Federal State Filing is still unavailable in QBO since submitting with your state isn't supported.

In the meantime, you may check with your state and verify the filing requirements and how to file your forms: File your state 1099 forms.

Check this link for more information about guidance for issuing and reporting information returns for the state of California. 

You can also refer to the following article for more details on how to print a 1096 form to summarize the 1099 forms you are submitting for the tax year: Print a 1096 form.

Let me know if you still have questions in preparing your 1099s. Let me know by leaving a reply below. Keep safe and have a great rest of the day!

MaryJoyD, I'm editing this reply b/c today my accountant just confirmed that QuickBooks now files 1099's with both Federal and State (California). So I'm done!  Just an FYI for anyone else asking about having to file with CA...

im not seeing that anywhere in fact I'm seeing on QB website that they do not file for Cali.

How do I find the State Copy? 

Hi there,

I appreciate you chiming in on this thread. I'm here to provide you with the state copy for your 1099 filing in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

To have the overview, updates, filing requirements, and options to file to IRS, you can kindly visit this article to view this information: File your state 1099 forms. Just locate and click on your state to be prompted to a page where you can learn more about how to file 1099s in your state.

Moreover, I'll also share these articles you can read if you want to learn more about the boxes on 1099 forms and how to prepare them:

• Get answers to your 1099 questions.
• Understand payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.

Don't hesitate to leave a reply if you require further assistance with your state filing in QBO. The Community team always has your back. Have a great one!

The link for MI is incorrect. It only talks about Withholding. Also, we have filed the State Copy 1 that QBO has provided every year and now you're telling us that you are no longer sending them to us to file? Do you have any idea what this means to my clients with many 1099's? They will have to print (pay more money for forms) or fill out manually online each contractor, making sure that all the information is transferred correctly and have them mailed out within 5 days. This is unacceptable.

That link is useless, if I have to decipher the states ramblings on what, when and how to file why on earth is my company paying extra to file our 1099's. Quickbooks could at least provide a description on what forms that you guys generated need to be send to the state. 

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/business/information-returns.html

Can you please tell us where on that page it tells us what forms to file with the state of CA

I understand how important it's to file the contractor's state copy forms before the deadline, @AnG19, feinbergks. I hear all your sentiments. 

I know that printing or entering contractor forms by hand takes a lot of time. I'd recommend contacting our Payroll expert regarding this matter. They can further investigate together with our engineering team. Also, they have the option to communicate with the selected agency. 

Follow the steps below:

1. Go to this link to contact support outside the product: QBO Support. 
2. Choose your product in the drop-down.
3. n and click Continue.
4. Pick your QuickBooks edition and type your concern in the field. 
5. Select the appropriate option. 

Check out their availability to ensure a swift response: Contact QuickBooks support. 

Once everything is ready, you can file the form whenever you're ready. I've also included an article and detailed instructions from the IRS that you can use to learn more about the 1099-NEC boxes: Understand payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.

I've also had this article for additional insight into Michigan withholding and unemployment taxes:

• Access state agency websites for payroll
• Authorize Intuit as your Michigan Withholding Third Party Agent

Please let me know if you have follow-up questions about printing forms or anything else in QuickBooks. I'm always ready to help. Take care.

Already contacted QBO and was told there is nothing they can do, it's just the way it is. Michigan has always had to send in their State Copies and QBO provided those along with the Contractor copies. What did my clients pay for if they have to go out and buy forms to print just the State Copy 1? The time that it is going to take to go buy them, fill each one out and get it to the P.O. by the 31st is not going to set well with anyone especially the ones with many 1099's. I have called and no one knows what to do.

I realized after commenting that this was an old post regarding CA.

My biggest aggravation is not having to fill out or print out whatever forms I will have to for the state, it's the fact I can't even get a solid answer as to what additional form(s) for the state of California we need to submit. I know plenty of people at QuickBooks know that answer and the fact that anyone thought the solution to assisting your customers with this inconvenience was to provide a link to the states website so we can figure it out for ourselves is beyond comprehension. I can understand that you haven't found a way to integrate your software to file with the state, but any company with a low-level intern can build you a link to the state forms we need to submit.

I called and asked the same thing and was hung up on because she kept telling me she didnt know the answer. I kept telling her I understand she may not know the answer, what I don't understand is why she cant transfer me to someone else who possibly might know. 

I found this https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/misc/4227a.html that shows the different forms and what the filing deadlines are for each one.  Apparently the 1099 NEC deadline to file for Calilfornia is 2/28 (paper filing) or 3/31 (electronic filing).