How do I correct a submitted 1099?

Hey there, Lori111.

Thanks for reaching out for support here in the Community. I'm happy to provide some info to get your 1099 NEC form that was filed in QuickBooks Online corrected.

Any updates or changes to the form will need to be done through the IRS. Here's how you can get this done:

1. Order 1099-NEC IRS forms online at IRS Online Ordering for Information Returns and Employer Returns.
2. Fill out the 1099-NEC form and be sure to select the Corrected checkbox.
3. Once done, mail the form to the IRS.
4. After that, mail the recipient copy to your contractor as soon as possible so that they can file their taxes.

The IRS general Instructions for Certain Information Returns article has the information you'll need to prepare. Additionally, you can visit this link for more details about this process: How to correct or change 1099s in QuickBooks

With this information you'll be able to get your form corrected. Please don't hesitate to reach back out if you have any other questions or concerns.

Thanks, @MorganB - but I would like to make the update/correction in QuickBooks/QuickBooks online, and the instructions only state "check back later for instructions".  When will these instructions be available?

Thanks!

Thanks for getting back to me, Lori111.

QuickBooks Online only allows for one submission of the 1099 form to be made. I recommend reaching out to a member of the QBO Payroll Support Team for additional info about the instructions. 

Here's how to get in touch with the team:

1. Click the Help (?) button.
2. Select either tab to get started:
  - Assistant: Get quick, personalized answers. Select a suggested option, or type a question or topic you need help with. If you decide you need further help, you can still Talk to a human.
  - Search: Search the QuickBooks Online knowledge base directly, or select Contact Us and choose a way to connect with us:
    a. Start a chat with a support expert.
    b. Get a callback from the next available expert.
 

The following article provides these steps if you ever need them again in the future: QuickBooks Online Support

I'm only a comment or post away if you have any other questions. Take care!

2/20/25.  Amount update is not working. Known Problem at QB.  according to Customer Support, Engineering is actively working on a fix.  The 'Correct' field is showing up as indicated, the original and corrected amounts are showing up as I expected, but QB will not allow the corrected 1099 to save and be submitted. 

@Lori111  Late to the party, but depending on which income was excluded, the system may be working correctly.

Payments made to vendors by credit card, for instance, absolutely should not be included on a 1099-NEC.

If this is the case, no correction is necessary.