1099 creation for new vendors not working?

We understand that you may be confused about how to set up your contractors in QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE), @coachu12. I'll yield to you some information about adding vendors in QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE).

Currently, there isn't a way to add vendors in QBSE. This version is designed only to help you record your self-employed income and expenses, track mileage, and prepare Scheduled C. For more details, visit this article: QuickBooks Self-Employed Overview. 

If you want to add a contractor, you can do it in QuickBooks Online (QBO). However, since you're already using QBSE, it is already set to the automatic contractor.

To learn more about inviting a contractor in QuickBooks Online, please check out this article: Invite a contractor to add their own 1099 tax info. 

Whenever you're ready to prepare your 1099s with QBO, you may want to check out this article as your guide: Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Online.

You can comment back if you have other questions about managing your contractors in the program or other QuickBooks-related inquiries. We've got you covered and ready to provide you with assistance.

So basically I have to pay for and create a new account in QB online to be able to create 1099s?

Yes, coachu12.

You may consider subscribing to QuickBooks Online to create a 1099 for your Contractor. Check out this link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/.

Once subscribed, you can utilize this article to guide you through the process of creating a 1099 in QBO: Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Online.

In addition, I've included this link to learn more about 1099 forms and how you can prepare for the upcoming tax season: Get answers to your 1099 questions.

You can always get back to us if you need more help with 1099 in QuickBooks. I'll be here to assist.