To anyone who is following this thread for QB 2018, the update dropped today (afternoon).  Run updates, close QB, install the update and reboot.  You can now find the wizard under File: Print Forms: 1099.  You need to update your chart of accounts mapping for both the NEC and the MISC.  You do NOT need to be running payroll to get this update.  

Hi.  It appears that you are saying one has to be using the QB Payroll program in order to have the 1099 software?  Hopefully I am misunderstanding this.  I am keeping my client's books on QB Accountant's Desktop 2020.  This client is using Intuit Full Service Payroll, and the payroll amounts download into the desktop software.  I am not using the Desktop Payroll Service with this client, and therefore cannot download any payroll updates for their file.  I have installed the latest Desktop 2020 update, and there does not appear to be a 1099 Wizard available.  How do I proceed?

Let me ease your confusion, Ramac1234.

The 1099 feature is added to the updated payroll tax table. The form is already available. All you have to do is to get the latest QuickBooks release, then update the payroll.

However, if your client is using the Full Service Payroll, you don't have to download anything. We process and file the taxes and forms on their behalf. 

If you have additional question, please feel free to let us know. Take care!

Thank you for your reply, Kristine.  Intuit Full Service Payroll does not process any vendor payments for this client. There are no vendors set up or any information about what was paid to 1099 vendors during the year.  Do we need to upload all the vendor information and payments to Intuit Full Service Payroll so they can process the 1099s?  Thanks

I'm here to share some insights with you about  Intuit Full Service Payroll, ramac1234.

Intuit Full Service Payroll is a hassle-free subscription since we are the ones who prepare and file 1099s with the IRS and mail the Form 1099-NEC to the contractor's address in their profile.

For more details about filing the federal 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop, I recommend checking this article: Create and File 1099s with QuickBooks.

I also encourage browsing this article to learn more about how you can e-file your 1099s form, instead of doing it manually. 1099 E-File: QuickBooks Desktop Setup, Troubleshooting, & FAQs

In case you need further assistance, I recommend contacting our QuickBooks Payroll Team. One of our representatives will guide you through the process: Contact Payroll Support.

Additionally, I've included an article that'll help you for year end. This will guide you in ensuring your books are accurate: 2020 Year End Resources.

Get in touch with us if you have other payroll-related concerns. This way, we'll be able to help you out.

When I tried to run my 1099s for 2020 this morning, there is nothing to print. I verified that the vendors are set up correctly, but there is no 1099 wizard that I can find under either payroll or vendor. I was able to print the 2019 1099's last year without a problem. I have 45 1099's that I need to get printed. We are on version 2021. Is anyone else having problems getting this done?

Thanks for joining this thread, @CheetaBabe.

I'm here to help you print the 1099 forms in QuickBooks Desktop. 

I appreciate you for installing the latest version. Since your QBDT is up to date and the vendor's setup is correct, then the wizard should show up, and you're able to print the forms. Please go to the File menu, then choose Print Forms, and select 1099's/1096. For more information about the process, go through this article: How do I print my 1099 forms?.

Once done, check these articles for detailed directions on how to file the said form. 

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop
• Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (2020)

But if you're using QuickBooks Desktop for Mac, at this time, filing 1099 is unavailable. What you need to do is export all the needed information, then go to tax1099.com. From there, print the forms and complete the filing process. 

Another option is to go to the Vendors page, then choose 1099s, and select Intuit E-File 1099 Service. Please click this link for more guidance: E-file your 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop Mac 2020.

I'm adding these articles for further details about the 1099-NEC FAQs and various updates in QBDT. 

• Product Updates
• 1099 E-File: QuickBooks Desktop setup, troubleshooting, & FAQs
• Prepare and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop Mac

Let me know in the comment section if you have other questions. I'm happy to serve you. Keep safe!

I just did the QB update.  I am now trying to prepare 1099 NEC.  Only 1 of my non employee contractor/vendors is showing up when I start the process.   1. print/email 1099  2. select 1099 NEC 3. only 1 vendor shows up.  I have checked to ensure the others are 1099 MISC designated.  There isn't a selection for 1099 NEC .  Has QB  not made this available yet?  What are the steps to get all of my vendors listed?  

THX

I want to ensure this is taken care of, @plk.

Usually, this error occurs when your data is damaged or corrupted. We can run the Verify/Rebuild tool utility to detect the data damage. 

Here's how:

1. Go to the File menu, then hover over Utilities.
2. Select Rebuild Data.
3. On the QuickBooks Information window, select OK. Follow the onscreen steps to save a backup.
4. 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.
5. When the tool finishes, select OK.
6. Go to the File menu, and then hover over Utilities.
7. Select Verify Data.
8. Let the tool check your file for data issues.

If QuickBooks doesn't find any problems, select OK. However, if QuickBooks finds an issue with your company file, click Rebuild Now.

Also, make sure Quickbooks has its latest release. This is to ensure that everything is up to date.

Just in case you need additional resources while working with QuickBooks Desktop, you can always open the topics from our help articles.

Let me know how it goes by dropping a comment below. I'm just around to help. Take care!

I am using Quickbooks Premier Edition 2020 Release R10P.

I have used the wizard and changed the appropriate accounts to box 1.  The 1099-nec forms do not line up and print correctly.  

The TIN numbers print on the lines where the Recipient's name should print, and the name and address are each 1 line too low.  The box 1 amount of compensation prints to the right of box 1 at the top of where box 2 is.

I have talked to multiple QuickBooks team members and have gotten nowhere.

I have numerous clients to file these forms for.

Are QuickBooks technicians working on a new update to solve this problem?

Hello there, @accountessJane.

Let's used the 1099 Wizard one more time and check the alignment of your 1099-NEC forms. Just follow the prompt until you reach the Choose a filing method window, then proceed to align and print the form. Let me show you how:

1. Click the Print 1099s button.
2. Select the range (of date) the 1099s were paid from and tap OK.
3. Pick the form 1099(s) you wish to print and choose the Preview 1099 button
4. If the alignment is still incorrect, go to the File menu at the top-left corner and select Printer Setup.
5. Close the 1099s/1096 from the list in Form Name.
6. Choose the Align button and adjust alignment as needed.
7. Hit OK twice to save the changes.
8. You can pick which of the two forms to print first, either click Print 1099 or Print 1096. 

For more information, check out this article: Print 1099 forms.

You can also check out the Make fine alignment adjustments section of this link for details on printer setup: Align, checks, invoices, and other forms for continuous-feed (dot matrix) printers.

However, if the issue persists, I'd suggest contacting our Customer Support Team. They can check your account securely and provide troubleshooting steps to resolve the alignment issue.

Here's how:

1. Go to Help from the top menu.
2. Select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. Click Contact Us. 
4. Enter your concern in the Ask a question (or tell us what's wrong) box.
5. Hit Continue then click Start a message.

 Also, I'm adding these articles for detailed directions on how to file the 1099 form. 

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop
• Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (2020)

I'll be right here to help you if there's anything else that you need. Just let me know by leaving a reply below. Take care!

The printer set up alignment doesn't work for these forms because you can only adjust everything up or down, left or right. You can't select which lines or boxes to move. The problem with the alignment is that only some of the lines need to be moved up, and only the amount in  box 1 needs to be moved to the left.  

The QuickBooks technicians need to print these forms on the desktop version and correct the alignment!!!

I am trying to print the 1099 NEC. The non employee compensation amount is showing up in between boxes 3 and 4 on the form and not in box 1 where it needs to be.  When will you have this fixed?

The 1096 is printing perfectly so no problems there.

Thanks for joining this thread, Salley.

You'll want to make sure that the accounts are properly mapped for both the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms. Before doing so, please create a back up copy of your company file. This way, you can restore the backup data if you ever run into problems.

To correct the boxes, you can follow Step 4 in this article: Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop.

I'm also adding this link for more information: 1099 E-File: QuickBooks Desktop setup, troubleshooting, & FAQs.

I'll be around if you need more help with QuickBooks Desktop. Just leave a comment below and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

I use Desktop Pro 2018.  Does this version work printing 1099-NEC forms?  I can't seem to print any of these and I don't know what I am doing wrong.

Yes, QuickBooks 2018 is still a supported version up until the end of May 2021, warenow1.

This means that you can still install updates to make the 1099 NEC available in your company file. Follow these steps on how to reset the QuickBooks update:

1. Go to the Help menu and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Proceed to the Update Now tab.
3. Check the Reset Update box and click Get Updates.
4. Wait for the update to complete, then restart your computer.

Once done, re-open your company file. If you're using QuickBooks Payroll, you also need to download a payroll update. Here's how:

1. Go to the Employees menu and select Get Payroll Updates. 
2. Download Latest Update.
3. Wait for a confirmation that the update is already complete.

Then, follow the steps in this article on how to open the 1099 Wizard and process your 1099 NEC: Create And File 1099s With QuickBooks Desktop. 

You'll also want to check out this article about the discontinuation of QuickBooks 2018: QuickBooks Desktop Service Discontinuation Policy And Upgrade Information.

Lastly, let me share this checklist for additional reference when performing your year-end tasks: Year-end Checklist For QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us again if you need anything else. ​​​​​​​

I have tried updating many times, and it still says 1099 Wizard (Update Quickbooks).  What am I doing wrong?

Close Quickbooks and right click to run as administrator. If prompted,  Install the update and reboot.  If it doesn’t prompt, go to update Quickbooks and reset and update the entire update again. Then repeat close install reboot. 

I figured it out.  I was mapping out the Vendors!

When I go into 1099  section and I click on 1099, it asks me to back up my files.  which I have done, but then it says I cancelled back-up and so I try again and it says back-up so I do and again it tells me I have cancelled back up even though back up is complete.

Hi there, @frogserb.

You can reset your QuickBooks update to isolate the issue. I can guide you on how.

1. Close your company files and QuickBooks.
2. Open the Windows Start menu.
3. Search for QuickBooks Desktop. Right-click the icon and select Run as administrator.
4. While on the No Company Open screen, go to the Help menu and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
5. Go to the Options tab, then select Mark All, and then hit Save.
6. Go to the Update Now tab and select the Reset Update checkbox.
7. When you're ready, select Get Updates.

For additional options, you can open this link: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.

Once done, I recommend opening the 1099 Form. 

Moreover, you can also run the Verify and Rebuild tool. The process self-identifies and resolves the most commonly known data issues within your company file.

Please let me know if you need further assistance with this. I've got your back and am always happy to help. Keep safe always!

I don't use payroll in QB desktop only the 1099 printing. we do not use intuit payroll do I have to activate the payroll module?

Hello there, @SylivaK.

Yes, you're correct. You'll need to activate the payroll module to run the 1099-NEC printing. You can follow the steps recommended by my colleague, JenoP.

Also, make sure to maintain a backup copy of your company file so that you can easily secure and restore it in case something happens.

Please let me know if you have other questions. I'll keep my notifications open. Enjoy your day!

it asks me to backup. Is backup mandatory?