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onelovemusicserv
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How do I correct a 1096 form already submitted to the IRS?

I just realized I missed one contractor when I sent all our 1099s and submitted the 1096 form to the IRS.  How do I add that contractor to the 1096 already submitted?
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Rea_M
Moderator

How do I correct a 1096 form already submitted to the IRS?

We'll ensure to provide details about Form 1096 and how you can correct your 1099s in QuickBooks Online (QBO), onelovemusicserv. 

 

Since Form 1096 isn't required by the IRS if you filed electronically, QuickBooks don't provide it. If you don’t e-file with Intuit, you'll need to file yourself. For more information, please see these references:

 

 

To submit additional 1099 for one contractor, follow these steps:

 

  1. Go to Payroll and select Contractors.
  2. Select Prepare 1099s.
  3. Make sure your company name, email, address, and tax ID is correct and matches what's found on tax notices or letters from the IRS. Select Edit ✎ to make any changes.
  4. Click Confirm info and get started.
  5. Continue preparing and filing your Federal 1099s.

 

Additionally, if you'd like to make corrections to 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC forms after you e-filed them, you can check out this article to guide you how: Correct or change 1099s in QuickBooks.

 

Stay in touch if you have additional Form 1099 and 1096 concerns. We'll jump right back to make sure you're taken care of. Have a good one.

TeamFinance
Level 1

How do I correct a 1096 form already submitted to the IRS?

Hi, 

 

I have the same issue, a 1099 contractor was missed and I already mailed our 1099s and 1096 form to the IRS and need to print a "corrected" form to mail. Also we have QBD enterprise. How do I print "Corrected" on the 1096 form from QBD?

RazzieE
QuickBooks Team

How do I correct a 1096 form already submitted to the IRS?

For correcting a 1099 form for the missed contractor, you need to identify the error type this belongs to by checking the IRS website, @TeamFinance. Below, I'll provide further information about this.

 

To begin with, you need to correct your 1099 form as soon as possible and file the corrected Copy A and Form 1096 with your IRS Submission Processing Center. This ensures accuracy, helps you avoid IRS penalties, and maintains clear financial records. Since the original form was printed, IRS regulations require you to print and file the corrected forms in the same manner.

 

You can check out this article to choose what error type you are having: Error Charts for Filing Corrected Returns on Paper Forms. This will guide you in choosing the right correction process.

 

If you're unsure about the error type, consider consulting your accountant for assistance in identifying and correcting the issue.

 

Once you've determined the necessary corrections, refer to the article for instructions on printing the corrected forms: Print your 1099 and 1096 forms


You can visit this article to set up separate expense accounts for each form if you've been paying contractors out of one account all year. Modify your chart of accounts for your 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filing.

If you need further assistance with your 1099 forms or any concerns about QuickBooks, you can hit the comment button below. The Community is always here for you. Have a pleasant day ahead.

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