Is anyone else having issues with e-file only for 1099s? Quickbooks is giving me the following error: something is not right; please try again later

Thank you for posting to the Community, emma.

Let me help you rectify your concern regarding the error you encountered when e-filing your 1099 form in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

If you already have a QuickBooks Online Payroll, the application should allow you to e-file your 1099s. Otherwise, you’ll need to get one to submit them electronically. You can check out this website to see plans that fit your business: Payroll Services Pricing.

Nonetheless, if you have had the subscription already and still encounter the same error, I recommend performing browser troubleshooting steps to fix this matter. An excessive amount of cached data may cause QuickBooks to perform oddly.

Here are the keyboard shortcuts to open a private browser:

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

Once done, sign up for your account and file your 1099s. Then, clear the cache in the browser to prevent this from happening again. If you have another supported browser, you can choose that instead.

Furthermore, I added this article in case you want to keep a hard copy of your 1099 forms: Print your 1099 and 1096 forms.

Feel free to tag me if you have more questions about e-filing your payroll forms. The Community always has your back. Have a good one!

Thanks. I've tried everything you suggest but am still receiving the same error. I need to be able to e-file and do not want to print hard copies.

Thanks for your help

Hi there,@emma.

I appreciate your effort in trying different troubleshooting steps for the error encountered in QuickBooks Online. I'm here to share with you how to reach our phone representatives to investigate this further.

I'll provide these steps on how to contact our support team. They're the ones who have access to your account and can see why your account and see why you're unable to set up an e-file for 1099.

Here's how:

1. Sign in to your QuickBooks Online company.
2. Going to Help (?).
3. Select Contact Us.
4. Enter your concern, then select Let's talk.
5. Choose a way to connect with us: Start a chat, Get a callback. 

Please note that our support hour is available Monday through Friday to 6 p.m. PT and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT.

Once you can access your account, feel free to visit this article: Set up e-file and e-pay in QuickBooks Online Payroll. You can also pay your tax electronically. 

In addition, let's come to know how to navigate QuickBooks Online Payroll to complete this year's payroll and prepare for the following year. Refer to this page about the year-end checklist for QuickBooks Online to avoid federal and state tax penalties.

Please let me know if you require assistance with your QuickBooks account, and I will provide you with some information. I'll see you around.