Hello there, @United.
To address your concern, you have the option to either cancel or void paper checks or direct deposit payments as a resolution.
When you void a payment, it reduces the payment amount to zero. This may require you to make adjustments to ensure your accounts are balanced. However, canceling a payment doesn't stop a direct deposit from processing or returning funds to you.
It's important to note that once payments have been offloaded or processed, they may be unable to be voided. You can determine if a payment can be canceled by reviewing your direct deposit lead time. Here's how:
- Go to the Gear icon, then select Payroll settings.
- Under the Direct Deposit section, you'll see your funding time above your direct deposit limits.
If your payment was unprocessed, follow the steps in the "Delete or void unprocessed direct deposit payments or non-direct deposit payments" section under the QuickBooks Online dropdown in this article: Void or cancel contractor payments.
However, if the direct deposit payment has been processed, you can no longer void, cancel, or delete the transaction. But you can create a Journal Entry to offset a contractor's direct deposit transaction amount. I recommend consulting your accountant's guidance to ensure your books are correct.
On the other hand, to understand how the payment categories for the 1099, check out this article: Understand payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.
Additionally, here are some articles for additional guidance when filing 1099s:
Feel free to reach out to us anytime if you require further assistance with your contractor payments. The Community is here to support you whenever you need help.
