I need to add a 1099, but my expense transactions are in another account, and its not giving me the option to manually input a number into Box 1 of the stinking 1099. ???

I'm here to ensure you're able to prepare your 1099, 5955JJBL.

In QuickBooks Online, you have an option to select an account when preparing for 1099. I'll gladly show you the way.

1. Go to the Expenses menu and then select Vendors.
2. Click Prepare 1099s.
3. Select Continue your 1099s or Let’s get started.
4. On the Accounts section, place a checkmark on Box 1. 
5. On the Choose an account field, click the drop-down arrow, then choose an account.
   
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process.

For more details about the correct categories to choose, please see this article: Understanding Payment Categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.

If you're unable to select an account, I'd suggest logging in to your QuickBooks Online account via a private window. This doesn't use the existing cache files, which makes it a good place to determine if there's an issue with the browser.  

Here are the keyboard shortcuts: 

• Safari: Command + Shift + N 
• Google Chrome: CTRL + Shift + N
• Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge: CTRL + Shift + P 

Once signed in, add an account to your Box 1. If you're able to do so, clear the browser's cache. This removes its stored files to ensure the program performs efficiently.

You can also use other supported browsers. They'll provide the best and most secure experience with QuickBooks. 

Additionally, I've added these articles that'll help you start informed about managing 1099s in QuickBooks Online.

• About 1099 Boxes
• What Payments are Excluded from a 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC?
• How to Modify your Chart of Accounts for your 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC Filing

Feel free to comment down below if you have any other concerns or questions about managing 1099s, @5955JJBL. I'm always glad to help in any way I can.

Hi 5955JJBL,

Hope you’re doing great. I wanted to see how everything about selecting accounts in your 1099 QuickBooks Online. Do you need any additional help or clarification? If you do, just let me know. I’d be happy to help you at anytime.
 
Looking forward to your reply. Have a pleasant day ahead!

Can you do this in the Quickbooks desktop?  I have the Mac version.

Hi there, KSH.

For QuickBooks Desktop, you can run the verify and rebuild steps to isolate why you're unable to manually input a number on the Box 1 of the 1099 forms.

To start with, click the File menu. Then, select Utilities and then Verify Data. if you see a specific error message, you can search for it in our QuickBooks Desktop support site. If you see Your data has lost integrity error, it indicates a data damage. With that, you'll have to rebuild the program to fix the error.

I've also added these references to know more about the 1099 forms:

• Get answers to your 1099 questions
• Modify your chart of accounts for your 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filing
• Understand payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC

I'll be around if there's anything that I can help with filing your 1099 forms. Have a good one!