Nice to see you here in the Community, Julie. I'd be glad to provide you with some details regarding QuickBooks Desktop's ability to print 1099 forms.
We were notified that customers are unable to print or properly setup 1099 forms. Downloading and installing the most recent QuickBooks updates will resolve these issues. Please confirm the QuickBooks version you are running, and then make sure the most recent update is installed.
Below are the releases required to print 1099 NEC forms in QuickBooks Desktop for Windows:
- QuickBooks 2023 R3_182
- QuickBooks 2022 R7_23
- QuickBooks 2021 R12_10
- QuickBooks 2020 R16_29
Here's how to manually update your QuickBooks Desktop:
- Go to Help. Select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Click Update Now, then select Get Updates.
- Close and reopen QuickBooks when the update finishes.
- Click Yes when asked to install the update.
- When the install finishes, restart your computer.
If the issue persist after doing the manual update, let's download specific updates directly from our website:
- Select the standard setup from the Downloads & Updates page.
- Choose your country from the list of options under Select Country.
- Select your product from the Select Product menu.
- From Select Version, choose your version (year).
- Select Search, then click Get the latest updates.
- When the download is complete, open the file to install the update.
- Restart your computer after the installation.
You might want to read further information and detailed processes, please visit this article: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.
The following articles will help you manage your 1099s moving forward in QuickBooks Desktop:
Don't hesitate to reach out to us again by clicking the Reply button below if you need further assistance printing your 1099 forms or any payroll-related concerns in QuickBooks Desktop. We're available 24/7. Have a wonderful day!
