I am filing 1099's. I have a contractor in American Samoa. It is not a state and the field requires a state. Can I override it somehow?

I can see you need to file 1099 forms and encounter a situation where a contractor is located in American Samoa, which is not a state, davehopechapelkona. Let me provide some pointers about this topic in QuickBooks Online Payroll.

However, if the foreign contractor is not a U.S. person and the services are entirely performed outside the U.S., there is no requirement to issue a Form 1099 or withhold taxes. Instead, you should obtain a signed Form W-8BEN from the foreign contractor. This form serves as certification that the contractor is not a U.S. person. The W-8BEN is retained by the U.S. payor and is not submitted to the IRS. It serves as documentation in the event of an audit, demonstrating why no Form 1099 was issued, and no tax was withheld.

I'm also adding this article to learn about filing 1099 forms: 1099 FAQs. It includes answers to the most frequently asked questions about 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K forms.

Feel free to leave a comment below if you have more questions. I'll be here to take care of them for you. Have a great day.

American Samoa is a US territory. The contractor is a US national and is required to file income taxes with the IRS.

American Samoa is a US territory - not a state. The contractor is a US national and is required to file tax in Hawaii for the 7 months he was a resident of Hawaii in 2023. Is he then exempt from federal tax, but liable for Hawaii state income tax?

Thanks for the clarification.I'm here to route you to the right support that can help you file  your 1099's, @davehopechapelkona. 

Based on IRS guidelines, individuals in US territories, including American Samoa, are required to file Form 1099. Therefore, I recommend reaching out to support to help verify the best course of action for your business and to check what form you need to file for the situation that you're in. 

Here's how you can reach them:

1. Go to https://help.quickbooks.intuit.com/en_US/contact.
2. At the top right, select your QuickBooks version.
3. Select a topic.
4. Click on the Get Phone Number or Start a Message button.

For future reference, I'm also adding the support link I find helpful: Contact the QuickBooks Online Customer Support team.

Alternatively, if you choose to manually file Form 1099 with the IRS, you can use the data in your 1099s reports. Since Form 1099 is a federal requirement, it's important to ensure that the information in your 1099s report is accurately reported.

Also, here are some articles that you can check for reference. These links provide complete information on about 1099 and how to prepare and file it in your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account:

• Prepare and file 1099s using QuickBooks Online
• What is a 1099 and do I need to file one?
• How to set up contractors and track them for 1099s in QuickBooks

In case you have other questions about 1099 in your QBO account, you can always tag me in. I’m only a post away from you.