1099-NEC QB Desktop

I'm here to ensure you're able to create a new 1099-NEC account in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), mwhip.

We appreciate you for performing some troubleshooting steps to get this sorted out. Let's make sure we create a new expense account in QuickBooks to track your non-employee payments. Let's start by creating a backup of your company file for future use. Then once ready, follow these steps in creating the 1099-NEC account:

1. Go to the Lists menu.
2. Select Chart of Accounts.
3. Click the Account drop-down, then choose New to create a new account.
4. Select an account type of Expense, Other Expense, or COGS, then select Continue.
5. Enter the Account Name and details such as Description, Note, and Tax-line Mapping.
6. Select Save & Close.
7. Repeat this process for each new account to be reported on the 1099-NEC.

After that, you'll have to move your payments to the new account (i.e., create a journal entry) to show them in the newly created 1099-NEC accounts. Then, run a 1099 Summary report to validate the changes. I'd recommend checking out this article's Set up QuickBooks for the 1099-NEC forms (QuickBooks Desktop) section for the step-by-step guide: How to modify your chart of accounts for your 1099-NEC filing.

If the same thing happens, let's make sure we update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release. Once done, use the Rebuild Data tool to automatically fix minor company file data issues. Here's how:

1. Go to the File menu, then hover over Utilities and select Rebuild Data.
2. On the QuickBooks Information window, press OK. Follow the onscreen steps to save a backup.
3. Let the tool repair your file. It may take some time. QuickBooks may seem stuck, but as long as you can move your mouse, the tool is working.
4. When the tool finishes, press OK.
5. Go to the File menu. Then hover over Utilities and click Verify Data.
6. Let the tool check your file for data issues.

If QuickBooks doesn't find any problems, press OK. You can keep using your company file if you don't have any data damage. Then, select Rebuild Now if QuickBooks finds an issue with your company file.

If you’re still having data issues after rebuilding your company file, try again. If you still have data issues, use the QuickBooks File Doctor to fix your company file. You can check out this article for more details about fixing data damage on your QuickBooks Desktop company file: Fix data damage on your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

Additionally, here's an article that'll further guide you in preparing and filing your federal 1099s: Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop. It also includes answers to the most frequently asked questions about 1099s.

I want to make sure I've got you covered. You can click the Reply button below for follow-up questions and clarifications about processing the 1099-NEC. I'll be in touch.

Hello -  "Tax-line mapping" is not showing up as an available option, as noted in step #5.  I have the available updates.  It will be easier for me to manually prepare the one 1099-NEC that I have than to try to go through rebuilding the data.  This is so ridiculous to spend so much time trying to access a feature (Tax-line mapping) that should be there. Thank you for your time. 

 I understand the hassle that this has caused you, mwhip.

Rebuilding data can help fix the missing Tax line mapping option. Thus, I suggest performing all the troubleshooting steps shared by my colleague to resolve the problem.

If the issue still persists, I recommend contacting our Customer Care Team. They have the tools to pull up your account in a secure environment and perform a screen-sharing session to help determine the root cause of the issue. To contact them, reach them via chat.

Additionally, I've included these articles that'll help you learn more about preparing and filing 1099 forms in QuickBooks Online:

• Get answers to your 1099 questions
• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop

Fill me in if you have other 1099 concerns or questions. I'll get back to help and make sure you're taken care of.

I went through ALL of these suggestions. Rebuild results that were fixed:  Error 190, Error 317. Repair tool found no issues.  Still have the same issue of no "Tax-line Mapping" showing up as an option when setting up a new expense.  

Hi there, @mwhip. We'll point you in the right direction to get this reviewed and determine why you don't have the Tax Line Mapping option inside QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

We recommend contacting our Customer Care Team so they can conduct further investigation on your end and find out the reason you don't see the option inside your company file. This way, they can also provide you with the necessary steps to retrieve the Tax Line Mapping feature. We'll write down the steps to get you going:

1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Go to Help, then select QuickBooks Desktop Help/Contact Us.
3. Select Contact Us.
4. Give a brief description of your issue, then select Continue.
5. Sign in to your Intuit account and select Continue and then Continue with my account.

• If you don't already have an account, make sure to Create a new account.

      6. We'll email you a single use code. Enter your code and select Continue.

• If you have more than one account, select the account you want to use and then Continue.

     7. Select to chat with us or Have us call you.

See this article for more details: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support.

Additionally, we recommend checking this page to help you secure a backup copy of your company file: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

We'll be here to help you again if you need further assistance fixing QuickBooks Desktop and mapping your taxes, @mwhip. Please don't hesitate to visit us anytime. Stay safe.