Can QB print 1099 forms 3 to page

Hi there, h2oman.

Thank you for visiting the QuickBooks Community. I'll be sharing details on how printing a 1099 form works with the new updates.

QuickBooks has a time-saving feature to help you prepare your 1099s from the info you already have in your accounts. When preparing 1099 forms, if you choose not to e-file with Intuit, you'll want to print out copies to mail and complete your filing with the IRS, plus print and send a copy to each of your contractors.

Intuit offers 1099 Forms (two per sheet) with a size of 8 1/2" x 11" and compatible double-window envelopes of 5 5/8" x 8 3/4". However, with the new tax year 2021, form 1099-NEC was resized, and the height of the form was reduced to accommodate three forms on a page. That said, QuickBooks can print 1099's three to a page instead of two to a page.

For further details on how printing 1099's works in QuickBooks, you can click each article below.

• Print your 1099 forms.
• Understand payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.

Additionally, before year-end, QuickBooks update the form to be compliant with IRS. Thus, I recommend checking our Product Updates page for reference to be notified of any news and updates about QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

You may refer to this article to view other related information about 1099 so you'll be updated with this form: Get answers to your 1099 questions.

If you have other questions about 1099, hit the Reply button below and I’ll be happy to help. Have a great day.

Hi ChristieAnn,

You said  "That said, QuickBooks can print 1099's three to a page instead of two to a page"  How do I get my Enterprise Version 20 to print the new 2021 1099's three to a page?  Is there an update that needs to be downloaded?

Thanks for joining us here, Mike. 

I'd like to inform you that QuickBooks is not yet updated for the recent changes about printing 3 to a page 1099 Form. 

We will definitely let you know once QuickBooks will release an update that will allow you to print your 3 to a page 1099s. The release update will most likely be implemented before the 1099 filing season begins.

Just make sure to download and install any payroll updates once prompted. You can also it manually by following these steps:

1. Go to the Employees menu, then select Get Payroll Updates.
2. Check the Download Entire Update checkbox.
3. Click Download Latest Update. An informational window appears when the download is complete.

Once the update is available and complete, you can use this article as a guide on how to prepare the tax form: Print Your 1099 Forms. 

Allow me to share these articles just in case you need an extra hand when filing your tax forms by the end of the year: 

• Year-end Guide For QuickBooks Desktop
• Payroll Tax Compliance Links 

You can always count on us if you have other concerns or inquiries. We're always here to make sure that everything is taken care of.

WHEN WILL PRINTING OF 3 NEC 2021 TAX FORMS BE AVAILABLE

When will we be able to print the 2021 Nec 1099 forms 3 to a page. Deadlines are quickly approaching!

I can see the urgency to be able to print the 1099- NEC forms, @dgates.

As of this time, QuickBooks prints two forms per page for 1099-Nec.

Before year-end, QuickBooks update the form to be compliant with IRS. Thus, I recommend checking our Product Updates page for reference to be notified of any news and updates about QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

As a way around, you’ll want to look for a third a party app that lets you print 3 pages of the 1099 form. You can go to the Apps Center from your QBDT software and browse for an app from there. 

Also, make sure that you install and download the payroll updates shared by my colleague JenoP above. 

For future help, let me share these articles that can guide you in filing your forms seamlessly:

• Understand payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC
• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop

Just hit the Reply button if you have other concerns with QuickBooks or payroll forms. The Community is always ready to help. Take good care, @dgates.

What would the app be called and is there a cost?  I can't see a print app.

Also, are you saying that I will not be able to print 3 to a page?

I appreciate you for coming back to the thread to ask a further concern, @dgates.

We're unable to suggest a specific third-party tool and printing app to use. This is because each app has different functions and benefits. I suggest visiting our App Center website. You can scan through the site to get a better comparison of the available apps to achieve your goal.

With regards to printing the 3-page 1099-NEC forms, we don't have a specific time frame when the printing option will be available in QuickBooks. Rest assured that the release update will most likely be implemented before the 1099 filing season begins.

I've also added some articles about handling 1099 issues, reports, transactions, and other matters:

• Troubleshoot common 1099 issues
• A year-end guide for QuickBooks Desktop

If you have more questions or need help with other concerns, please let me know in your reply below. I'd be happy to answer them. Keep safe, @dgates.

My QB 2019 for Mac is up to date but will only print 2 1099s per page and the form has 3 per page. How do I print 3 per page?

Hello there, Mark 1808.

As of the moment, what my colleague mentioned above that the 1099 NEC form with 3 parts is not yet available. Currently, we don't have the specific time-frame as to when will be the completion of printing the 3-page 1099-NEC forms in QBDT. Rest assured that will keep you up to date via email or in-product notifications with its availability.

Right now, we can only print two 1099 forms per page in QuickBooks. It would be convenient if you could print three forms per page. Here's an article for more details about printing 1099 forms: Set up and print 1099s (Mac). 

You can always, refer to article for more insights about printing forms in QuickBooks Online: Learn how to print 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC forms.

Stray in touch with us if you need further assistance in printing your 1099 form. We're always here to help.

Thank you Tirzah, Is it possible to purchase the 1099 NEC forms with two to a page? I only see 3 to a page for NEC.

It's our pleasure to provide the details you need, Mark 1808.

Currently, a 1099 NEC form with two to a page is unavailable. A 3-part form will be accepted by IRS.  For now, let's wait for the next release of the QuickBooks Desktop for the complaint.

As another option, you can look for a third-party application to get the form you want (if there are any available). Here's how:

1. Go to apps for QuickBooks Desktop.
2. From the QuickBooks Compatibility section, choose the QuickBooks Desktop version you're using.
3. Type in the clue word of the specific app you're looking for.
4. Click the magnifying glass to search.

Still, you can use the article shared by my colleague above for additional reference as you go along with the process of setting up and printing the 1099 forms.

Comment below if you have follow-up concerns, Mark 1808. Bye for now, take care.

WOW!

What a bunch of bull.  What QB is saying is that THEY didn't think ahead of time to comply with IRS changing the 1099 NEC forms for 2021 to 3 to a page, so QB will only print in 2 to a page.  So what us millions of QB bookkeepers are left with is:

Try to find a 2 to a page form SOMEwhere, which I haven't found;

Call IRS and see if we can get 3 to a page forms by Jan. 31;

See if IRS will accept MISC forms since QB messed up;

See if there is a form 1099 to buy with software;

Try to do it thru IRS online.

Thanks for another problem, QB!

And we PAY for updates to keep current!

I can share some information about printing the 1099-NEC forms, @rayc325.

You should now be able to print 3 to a page for 1099-NEC. Just make sure to have the latest release with the appropriate critical fixes. 

Follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Help menu and click Update QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Select the Options tab and choose Mark All, then Save.
3. Click the Update Now tab.
4. Make sure Critical Fixes is checked.
5. Click Get Updates.

When the update is finished, close and reopen QuickBooks Desktop. Click Yes to install the updates, then restart your computer.

To know more about critical fixes in QuickBooks and how to download specific, minor critical fixes instead of the entire update. Refer to this article: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.

Here's more information about the boxes on Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC, and on how to prepare and file your 1099s:

• Understand payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC
• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop

If you have more questions or need help with other concerns with 1099s, please let me know in your reply below. I'd be happy to answer them. Take care!

Just to be sure - after I do the update I will still be able to print 1099-MISC 2-Forms per page and the 1099-NEC will then print 3-Forms per page.  Is that correct?  Thanks, Mike Delancey

Let me share some information about printing the 1099 forms, Mike Delancey.

When updating QuickBooks, you’re allowing it to apply for the latest maintenance releases. This will resolve any unusual behavior you encounter in the program and let it apply the patch for critical fixes.

Yes, you’re correct. You’ll still be able to print the 1099-MISC (2 forms per page). While the 1099-NEC is printed on 3-forms per page.

I can see that my colleagues already provided these articles. I’m adding them again for additional resources. From there, you’ll learn how to print the federal tax forms. Also, process the tax forms in the desktop program.

• Print your 1099 forms
• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop

Let me know in the comment section if you have additional questions on how to print the 1099 forms. I’m more than happy to answer them for you. Enjoy the rest of the day.

One more question Rasa-LilaM.

There are over 20 QuickBooks users with 7 company files nationwide in my organization.

Since I am the only person that produces Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC is it OK if only I apply the latest maintenance release to the computer I use, rather than everyone applying the latest maintenance release to all the computers.  Will we still all be able to share & update the company files on our network server?

Mike Delancey

Let me join in this conversation, @Mike Delancey.

The update process in a multi-user environment involves updating the QuickBooks server first. Then, update each workstation later. Until the QuickBooks server has been updated, all workstations should exit QuickBooks.

That being said, updating one computer won't share updates to other computers. 

You can follow these steps to perform an update in a multi-user environment:
 

1. Start by having all the users exit QuickBooks.
2. Switch the QuickBooks in the server to single user mode through the File menu.
3. Update the file server (if it prompts you an update), reboot it, and load the database server manager.
4. Update QuickBooks Enterprise to the latest release.
5. Load the program and open each of the company files maintained by the QuickBooks version just that you've just updated.
6. Install the update for each workstation, then reboot after the update is complete and open a company file.
7. Verify that the installed release on this workstation matches the release of the intended update.
8. Switch the QuickBooks in the server to multi-user mode again.

Please know that it’s not recommended to run different releases on workstations in the same network. Therefore, once the update process has been started, it’s important to successfully complete it on all workstations in the network.

Moreover, you can check out our Year-End Guide for QuickBooks Desktop. This will provide you with some info on what you'll need to do when closing your books and preparing for the new one.

Do you have other questions mind? Feel free to leave them below and I'll make sure to get back to you as soon as I can.

I have done all the updates and restarts and still cannot print 3 to a page.  These deadlines are coming soon.  What do I do now. 

Thanks for joining the thread and sharing what you've done so far to print 1099 NEC successfully, @Paige15.

I know this is crucial for you to print the 3 to a page 1099 NEC, and I also feel that haste since the deadline is near. For you to print it successfully, ensure that you have the required release below to print 1099 NEC and the latest tax table:

QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) for Windows:

• QuickBooks 2022/Enterprise 22 - R3_71 (or later)
• QuickBooks 2021/Enterprise 21 - R8_62 (or later)
• QuickBooks 2020/Enterprise 20 - RR13_39 (or later)
• QuickBooks 2019/Enterprise 19 - R16_55 (or later)

QuickBooks Desktop for Mac:

• QuickBooks Mac Plus 2022 R4 (or later)
• QuickBooks Mac 2021 R8 (or later)
• QuickBooks Mac 2020 - update coming soon
• QuickBooks Mac 2019 - update coming soon

To review what release you have, press the F2 button if you're opening the QBDT program right now.

Once done, follow these steps to download the Critical Fixes and ensure the Reset Update box is checked to get the updates.

1. Completely close out and shutdown QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Open the task manager on your computer and select End all tasks for QuickBooks-related processes.
3. Rerun QuickBooks and go to the Help menu and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
4. Go to the Options tab and click Mark All, then Save.
5. Click the Update Now tab, and then make sure to check the Critical Fixes and Reset Update checkbox to clear all previous update downloads.
   
   
    
6. Select Get Updates to start the download.
7. When the download finishes, restart QuickBooks.

After this process, ensure to hit Yes when receiving a prompt to install the latest updates. In addition, make sure to remap the accounts and omit all mapping under the MISC tab. Doing this will cause you to remap NEC and MISC accounts again and be able to print the 3 to a page 1099-NEC form.

Additionally, you may want to view these articles for more guides and answers why you have to file 1099 NEC and recent updates:

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop
• Product Updates
• Get answers to your 1099 questions

Let me know if you need clarifications about this or have additional questions. I'm ready to help you here. Take care and more power to you!

I am using Enterprise 2020 - I went online and got the latest release and installed it .  After pressing F2 it indicates that I am running R13_28.  You noted that I should have R13_39 or later.  Please confirm that that is correct and if so where can I get R13_39 for Version 20 Enterprise.

I appreciate you for getting in touch with us, @Mike Delancey.

Were you able to print 1099-NEC forms properly after updating your QuickBooks Enterprise 2020? You can also update the program to its latest release version from our official website.

Here's how:

1. Go to the Downloads & Updates page.
2. Click the standard setup link.
   
3. Select the country, product, & version and click the Search button.
4. Click the Get the latest updates link.
   
5. After downloading the updates, navigate to the Downloads folder of your computer and double click the update file to initiate the installation process.
6. Follow the prompts on the screen to install the updates.
7. Restart your computer after the update is installed successfully.

Once done, launch the QuickBooks and print your 1099-NEC form again. You can also turn on the automatic update to make sure that your QuickBooks Desktop is always updated. Please check this article and follow the Schedule future automatic updates steps: Update QuickBooks Desktop.

If you're still unable to print 1099-NEC forms 3 to a page, I'd suggest getting in touch with our Customer Care Support Team. They can take a closer look at your product and provide further troubleshooting to help you print the forms properly.

Here's how:

1. Select QuickBooks Desktop Help from the Help menu.
2. Click Contact Us.
   
3. Type in a short description of your concern, then Continue.
4. Choose a way to connect with support.

For more details about our support availability, refer to this article: Contact Support. 

Be sure to let us know if you need more help with preparing your forms. The Community is always here to help.

I've went through all the steps suggested below and reran all the updates with Reset Update checked and still getting two part 1099-NEC on Quickbook Premier Nonprofit Edition 2019. Any other suggestions?