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accounting-candu
Level 1

I keep getting error message "something went wrong. Please try again later" on the preview forms page.

This is for the filing of 1099-NEC.
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ZackE
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I keep getting error message "something went wrong. Please try again later" on the preview forms page.

Thanks for becoming a part of the Community, accounting-candu.

 

Since you're being encountering a "Something went wrong. Please try again later." error message, I'd recommend checking your browser. It's possible this could have something to do with temporary internet files. Browsing applications store these types of records, but sometimes they can cause issues with certain webpages. You can open a private window and check to see if you're able to access the Preview forms screen.

 

Here's how to access incognito mode in some of the most commonly used web browsers:

 

  • Google Chrome: Ctrl Shift N
  • Mozilla Firefox: Ctrl Shift P
  • Microsoft Edge: Ctrl Shift P
  • Safari: Command Option P

 

If you're able to access your File forms page without encountering the message while browsing privately, it's safe to say this problem's being caused by your browser. It can be fixed by clearing cached data and Intuit-specific cookies.

 

In the event you continue encountering the message while browsing in incognito mode, you'll initially want to try switching to another browsing application.

 

Here's a list of supported browsers:

 

  • Google Chrome - version 78 or newer
  • Mozilla Firefox - version 76 or newer
  • Microsoft Edge - version 75 or newer
  • Opera - version 68 or newer
  • Samsung - version 10 or newer
  • Safari - version 12 or newer

 

QuickBooks supports the current and two previous versions of browsers. If you find that you're using an unsupported version, make sure to update it to its latest release. Steps for doing so can be found on the particular company's website.

 

In the event you've found no problems that could be causing this with your browser, you'll want to check the operating system and internet speed you're working with.

 

Here's our recommended operating systems and internet speeds:

 

  • Windows PC - Windows 10, Intel Core i3 or a comparable processor (2013 or newer) with at least 2 GB of RAM, or Windows 10, Intel Core i5 or comparable processor with at least 4 GB of RAM.
  • Mac - OS X El Capitan 10.11, OS X High Sierra 10.13, or newer.
  • Linux - QuickBooks works with Linux, but you'll want to make sure you're using a supported browser and our recommended internet speeds.
  • Internet connection - 1.5 Mbps to 3 Mbps or higher.

 

If you meet our system requirements, but are still encountering the error, I'd recommend using a different device and/or internet connection. If it continues happening on other devices and internet connections, you'll want to get in touch with our Customer Care team. They'll be able to pull up your account in a secure environment, conduct further research with you, and create an investigation ticket if necessary.

 

They can be reached while you're signed in.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Use the Help (?) icon.


     
  2. Click Contact Us.


     
  3. Enter a description of your situation in the What can we help you with? field, then hit Let's talk.


     
  4. Select Start messaging or Get a call.

 

Be sure to review their support hours so you'll know when agents are available.

 

I've also included a detailed resource about system requirements for QuickBooks which may come in handy moving forward: System requirements

 

Please don't hesitate to send a reply if there's any additional questions. Have a lovely day!

Uhm_ok
Level 1

I keep getting error message "something went wrong. Please try again later" on the preview forms page.

None of the above is working. Need to print my W2s

Anonymous
Not applicable

I keep getting error message "something went wrong. Please try again later" on the preview forms page.

Hi there, @Uhm_ok.

 

I appreciate you joining this thread and letting us know that you have the same concerns about finishing the payroll form and printing your W-2 Form in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

Since you have performed the steps outlined by my peer, @ZackE, it's best to contact our Payroll Support Team. They can thoroughly examine your account to determine why you get the error message when you file the form. Our phone support has the tools to check your QBO account and determine the leading cause while maintaining your privacy.

 

The detailed steps are also outlined above to guide you on how you can get in touch with one of our experts. Just take note of their support hours to ensure there's someone who can assist you at the time of your convenience.

 

Furthermore, I got you these resources for guidance in filing your 1099s and printing your W-2 forms. You can also invite your employees to QuickBooks Workforce to view their W-2s online:

 

 

If you have additional questions or need assistance with filing payroll forms, @Uhm_ok, please don't hesitate to make use of the comment section to add them here. Take care!

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