Does anyone know which field in Vendor is used to populate Recipient's Name in form 1099-MISC?

Hi there, @jwillett.

Glad you've your way to the Community. I can provide details about which field in Vendor is used to populate the Recipient's Name in form 1099-MISC in QuickBooks Online. 

You'll need to edit the Vendors name so it will populate the Recipient's Name.

Let me show you how:

1. Click on Expenses at the left pane.
2. Select on Vendors.
3. Put a check-mark on the Vendors name and double-click it.
4. Click on Edit at the top.
5. Enter the name under Display name as tab. This will be the Recipient's Name.
6. Put a check-mark on the Track payments for 1099 box.
7. Click on Save.

Also, you can check out these articles below about preparing the 1099 forms in QuickBooks Online: 

• Prepare and file 1099s in QuickBooks Online.
• Prepare 1099-Misc form.

There you have it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let me know by posting a comment below. Have a holiday week.

I cannot get the Vendors for 1099 to populate for a summary or to print the 1099. I am using QB Premier 2018 Desktop. help please?

Hi @Illumalight,

Let's get these missing vendors to appear when you're running the 1099 reports, as well as on the 1099-MISC form itself. Make sure your vendors, accounts, and their thresholds are set up correctly.

Electronic, debit, and credit card payments aren't included in the 1099-MISC Summary Report. It's cash, checks, and bill payments within the calendar year that's included. Be advised, unpaid bills aren't included. 

Additional steps concerning this topic can be found in this article: Vendor missing from 1099 Summary Report or 1099 E-file Service.

To ensure you don't miss any year-end tasks by taking a look at this article: QuickBooks year end guide.

Have other questions in mind? Place them in the comments below, and I'll be sure to get back to you.