We have 1099 independent contractors and I'm wondering where to input a vendor's social security number. Would it be the Business ID No. on the edit vendor page?

Hi there @tc2,

Let’s go to the vendor/contractor’s profile and add the social security number.

You’re correct. You need to enter the number in the Business ID No. field. Then, make sure to check the Track payments for 1099 so you can process the 1099 forms of your independent contractors.

The names will also appear under the Contractors tab (from the Workers menu on the left panel). From there, you can write checks and create bills or expenses, and prepare your 1099s.

For more details on how to go about this process, you can refer to this article: Prepare and file 1099s.

Stay in touch with me if there’s anything else you need while filing your 1096/1096 forms. I’m happy to help. Have a great day.

Where do you put the vendor ss number on a desktop version for 1099 purposes

Hello @egoldberg,

You can enter your 1099 vendor's identification number in the tax settings of your vendor's profile. Let me show you how.

1. Go to Vendors.
2. Select Vendor Center.
3. Find and open the vendor's profile where you wish to enter the number.
4. Select Tax Settings.
5. Under TAX INFORMATION, enter your vendor's social security number.
6. Put a checkmark on Vendor eligible for 1099.
7. Click OK.

On top of that, here's an article you can read to learn more about how you can prepare and file your 1099 forms: Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop.

Additionally, I've got you this helpful article for guidance in preparation for the 2020 tax season: QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Year-end Checklist.

If there's anything else that I can help you with, please let me know by leaving any comments below. I'll be here to lend a hand.

The client set the contractor up as a vendor.  QBO does not allow me to edit the vendor's Business ID number.  Help.

Our client set-up a vendor that does need a 1099.  QBO won't let me edit the vendor's Business ID.  Help.

Nice to have you joined this thread, Amy. 

I want to make sure I provided you with the best fix so you can edit your client's vendor's Business ID number. Did you receive any error messages when modifying the vendor's ID? If so, can you share them with me? Any additional information can help us narrow things down.

If you haven't, you want to ensure you have your client's authorization. Editing the vendor's Business ID No. requires a two-step verification code. This way, we can guarantee the changes made from their account are done by them. 

Since you're the one doing some modification, you'll want to reach out to your client and ask them for the verification code. This way, you'll be able to change their vendor's Business ID No. 

Once you're all set, you might want to share this article with your client. This can guide you through the steps in case they need to record a refund from their vendor: Enter a refund from a vendor.

If there's anything else you need assistance with in managing your client's vendors and account, you can always add them in your reply. It's always my pleasure to help you anytime. Keep safe and have a good one!