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Why are we being forced to back up QB just to run the 1099 forms? This should NOT be a requirement.
Good to see you here in the Community, Pam.
Backups are necessary to save your file before making any changes. However, if it keeps on asking you to backup the file after doing it, there might be data issues within the company file you're working with.
I've tried preparing the 1099s on the sample file, and it works seamlessly. To isolate the issue you're having, we can start by running the Verify and Rebuild tool. The process self-identifies and resolves the most commonly known data and integrity issues within your file.
Here's how:
After that, I also recommend updating your QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release to have up-to-date features and fixes. You can open this link for your reference: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.
Once done, you proceed with running your 1099 forms in QuickBooks. See the steps below:
You can visit this write-up to know more about the new 1099-NEC form as well as a link on how to file them in QuickBooks: Understanding payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.
The Community forum is always open to help you again if you need further assistance. Have a good one.
My problem is I don’t want to back up the file. We do it nightly from the server. The last time I tried backing up it created a problem and I had to restore from a previous back up . I don’t want to do that again.
Backing up should be a decision the company makes and not QB!
Let me guide you on how you can disable the backup reminder in QuickBooks, Pam.
We do backup since this is considered a save point for all your accounting data. You'll want to disable the reminder so you'll not encounter any issues. To do this, follow the steps below:
For more information, I've added these articles for more information about 1099s.
Feel free to let me know if you have any other concerns about 1099. I'll be right here to further assist you.
I agree. It's the goofiest thing I've seen in awhile. No other tax form requires it.
I think Intuit decided to do this because the 1099 setup interview can be very data destructive. Things you do there impact your data immediately in some cases. For example, if you change the 1099 eligibility of your vendors by clicking mark all or any other way, they're actually changed in real time! And you have no way to undo that and go back to the prior state where only the appropriate vendors are checked for 1099's. Instead of fixing such a design flaw they came up with forcing a backup, assuming you'll figure out you screwed up your data and restore the backup and then everything will be peachy again.
This did not solve my problem as I can't run the 1099 without backing up.
Good evening, @Pam.
Thanks for chiming back in and letting us know those steps didn't work.
Since the instructions didn't work for you, I suggest contacting our Customer Support Team for additional assistance. Here's how:
That's all there is to it!
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