1099-NEC forms for older desktop Quickbooks versions

Delectablesbyholly · ‎January 13, 2021

I have a 2013 desktop version of Quickbooks. Will I be able to print my 1099 NEC forms with this version? I only see the 1099-MISC option at this point. Is there a way for me to change this in Quickbooks some way? I only have 4 I need to print off.

thank you!

ZackE · ‎January 14, 2021

Thanks for following up with the Community, Delectablesbyholly.

To generate and print 1099-NEC forms, you'll need to be using one of our supported versions of QuickBooks. Additionally, it will have to be updated with its most recent release and running our latest payroll update.

Discontinued products, like QuickBooks Desktop 2013, won't have access to payroll services; thus, they won't be capable of obtaining the required updates.

Here's a current list of our supported versions:

If you're interested in upgrading, you can do so without an active subscription:

In your top menu bar, go to Help, then Upgrade QuickBooks.
Click Upgrade Now.
Choose a version. In the event you're not prompted to input one, you'll need to enter your license information.
Hit Upgrade Now.
If you'd like to keep a copy of the current version, pick Keep old version on my computer.
Select Let's go.

Now your supported version will download, install, and register. Afterwards, it will create an updated file for your company.

In the event you encounter any troubles with upgrading, you can contact our Customer Care Team for assistance. Be sure to review their support hours so you'll know when agents are available.

Steps for performing each necessary update can be found in Catherine_B's post. If you're using QuickBooks in a hosted environment, you'll have to wait for your host to install the latest updates after upgrading.

I've included a useful resource about working with 1099s that may come in handy moving forward: Create & file 1099-NEC forms

Please feel more than welcome to send a reply if there's any additional questions. Have a lovely day!

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MadelynC · ‎January 13, 2021

Thanks for reaching out to the Community, @Delectablesbyholly.

At the moment, only supported versions of QuickBooks Desktop can generate and print the form 1099 NEC. However, we can reset the payroll update to check if it's available on your end.

Here’s how:

Go to the Employees menu.
Choose Get Payroll Updates..
Select the Update button.

On the other hand, if you’re unable to prepare the form, I recommend contacting our Payroll Support team. They can provide information on how you can print the form 1099 NEC.

You can also visit this IRS page here for more details about the revision and complete instructions of the form 1099- NEC. I’m sure you’ll find it helpful.

Drop a comment below if you have any other questions or concerns about the form. I'm always here to help. Have a good rest!

Tina7004 · ‎January 13, 2021

I don't even have the option for "Get payroll updates" under employee menu. My only options:

Employee Center
Payroll
Guide to Hiring
HR Essentials and Insurance

Tina7004 · ‎January 13, 2021

I do not even have the option in QB to select the update button.

All I have under Employee :

Employee Center
Payroll
Guide to Hiring
HR Essentials and Insurance

How can I issue 1099 NEC if the wizard only has 1099

Catherine_B · ‎January 13, 2021

It looks like your payroll service key isn't activated yet, Tina7004.

You usually get your service key via e-mail after purchasing the payroll disk. If you didn't receive any, let's use the automatic service key retrieval tool.

Just go to this link: Automated Service Key/Disk Delivery Key Tool.
Log in using your Intuit Account credentials.
Locate the Payroll under Products and Services.

Once you have it, here's how to enter it into the system:

Open your company file.
From the Employees menu, choose Payroll > Enter Payroll Service Key.
Click the Add button.
Enter the Payroll Service key and click Next.
Type the Disk Delivery Key.
Click Finish once done.

For more details about your payroll service, you can check out this article: Activate QuickBooks Desktop Payroll. Then, you can now download the latest release version of QuickBooks Desktop and the latest payroll tax table to access your Form 1099-NEC.

Let me know if you have other questions. You take care and have a great day!

Delectablesbyholly · ‎January 14, 2021

thank you for your response. I do not pay for payroll subscription with QB. I don't do payroll through QB, only independent contractor checks and 1099's. I tried the payroll update but did not successfully update.

ZackE · ‎January 14, 2021

Thanks for following up with the Community, Delectablesbyholly.

To generate and print 1099-NEC forms, you'll need to be using one of our supported versions of QuickBooks. Additionally, it will have to be updated with its most recent release and running our latest payroll update.

Discontinued products, like QuickBooks Desktop 2013, won't have access to payroll services; thus, they won't be capable of obtaining the required updates.

Here's a current list of our supported versions:

If you're interested in upgrading, you can do so without an active subscription:

In your top menu bar, go to Help, then Upgrade QuickBooks.
Click Upgrade Now.
Choose a version. In the event you're not prompted to input one, you'll need to enter your license information.
Hit Upgrade Now.
If you'd like to keep a copy of the current version, pick Keep old version on my computer.
Select Let's go.

Now your supported version will download, install, and register. Afterwards, it will create an updated file for your company.

In the event you encounter any troubles with upgrading, you can contact our Customer Care Team for assistance. Be sure to review their support hours so you'll know when agents are available.

Steps for performing each necessary update can be found in Catherine_B's post. If you're using QuickBooks in a hosted environment, you'll have to wait for your host to install the latest updates after upgrading.

I've included a useful resource about working with 1099s that may come in handy moving forward: Create & file 1099-NEC forms

Please feel more than welcome to send a reply if there's any additional questions. Have a lovely day!

mitchell123 · ‎January 20, 2022

I have QKbooks 2018 which does not update for the 3 part 1099 NEC - when will updates be available

AbegailS_ · ‎January 20, 2022

Thanks for joining the thread, @mitchell123.

I'm here to share an update about the 1099-NEC.

QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) released an announcement that older versions of QBDT can no longer access Live support and other services.

You can upgrade your QuickBooks Desktop and follow the steps provided by my colleague @ZackE for the detailed steps.

If you need further assistance upgrading your subscription you can contact our Customer Care Team. Please review their support hours so you'll know when agents are available.

Additionally, here are some handy articles that'll guide you along. It contains information and details about which forms to file and their due dates.

I'll be right here to assist if you need more help filing your 1099 tax forms.

mitchell123 · ‎January 20, 2022

I have 2018 Pro which should be supported but will not update for the 3 part 1099NEC - help

mitchell123 · ‎January 20, 2022

2018 Pro not updated for 1099NEC 3 part forms - have updated using help menu on 1/20/22 "updating quickbooks desktop" to no avail.. am not using payroll services. 2018 is still supported.. why is it not updating for 3 part form?

Tori B · ‎January 20, 2022

Hi there, @mitchell123.

Thanks for following up with us.

I wanted to jump in to let you know that our QuickBooks Desktop 2018 version is no longer supported, and as of May 31, 2022, access to add-on services will be discontinued for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2019. This includes all versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions v19.

You can see additional details in QuickBooks Desktop service discontinuation policy and upgrade information.

I recommend upgrading your version of QuickBooks so you can receive the latest update. You can check out pricing options in Purchase QuickBooks Pro.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns. I'm always around to lend a hand. Take care!

SickOfThis21 · ‎January 28, 2022

This is a rip off! We should not have to purchase another version every couple of years just so that we can print the forms we need to print for our small business. I WILL NOT purchase another version of QB ever!

Sd20191 · ‎February 03, 2022

This is awful that you can't prepare 1099NEC unless buy a new version every year. Quickbooks has become terrible to use. 2019 QB have to setup for online and forced to setup passwords, question, etc. More worried about Quickbooks and Intuit then I am anyone else. Why do we need to setup accounts, etc and have internet access all the time Terrible program will be switching.

Sd20191 · ‎February 03, 2022

Agreed Quickbooks is awful now. Requiring us to setup account with Intuit can't do 1099's unless have newest version. No customer support always about selling a new version or product. Plus getting all our client and personal information. No reason on desktop version need to do all this and have computer access and all the issues need to deal with just to use software have paid for. Used for over 30 year but will be leaving. No more Quickbooks for me or my clients!!

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