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lwarner9489
Level 2

Print/E-file 1099 Forms QB 2021

For the last 5 days, I have been trying to Print/E-File 1099 Forms.  Every. Single. Time I click on it, I get "Before you prepare and file Form 1099-NEC and Form 1099-Misc, you must backup your data."  I back up my data every single morning with QB.  If I click "Back up now", it takes me to the options of backing up my information; however, it cancels it in the process.  I have run the File Doctor and Tool Hub to try and resolve this issue to no avail.  When I call QB, I get "it will be fixed in 24 to 48 hours".  IT HAS BEEN 5 DAYS! 

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MadelynC
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Print/E-file 1099 Forms QB 2021

I know how frustrating it can be, @lwarner9489. I’m here to help so you can print and file your 1099s in QuickBooks.

 

To successfully print and E-file your 1099 forms, you’ll want to make sure your QuickBooks Desktop is on the latest release with appropriate Ultra-Light Patches (ULIP) or Critical Fixes.

 

Here’s how:

 

  1. Go to the Help menu and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. Click the Options tab. Select Mark All and then Save.
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  3. Press the Update Now tab. Make sure the Critical Fixes option is marked.
  4. Hit Get Updates.
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You need to close and reopen your QuickBooks account when the update is finished. Once done, click Yes to install the updates, then restart your computer.

 

You can use these guides to E-file and print your 1099s in the program:

 

 

If the issue persists, you may consider contacting our support once more. Our representatives can check this further. And if need be, they can escalate this for you.

 

I’ve added this Tax1099 guide if you’d like to see their status after submission: How can I check the submission status of my tax forms?

 

I appreciate your effort and patience. If you have any other questions or concerns besides printing and filing 1099s, please don't hesitate to add a comment below. I’m always here to help.

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