I have done the update QuickBooks at least 15 times and it does nothing. It just keeps telling me to update. I have done the reset updates, restart QuickBooks after the update, restarted my computer after the update and nothing works. Obviously, I need this corrected ASAP.

If you have an older version, you can’t do NECs. You’ll have to upgrade or find another program. 

Hi @gldreamhomes,

I'm here to share insight on your situation with the 1099-NEC form in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

I'll add some details to what @tbliss52 stated above. To be more specific, you're able to generate the 1099-NEC form from QBDT 2018 up to the latest version. 

If that's the case, you can follow the suggestion he stated above. 

Otherwise, you can contact our Technical Support team for further assistance. Check out this article for the steps: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support. 

Tag me in the comments below if you have other concerns with the 1099-NEC form, and I"ll answer it for you. 

Hi.  I am using QB Desktop Enterprise Solutions: Contractor 17.0.  I cannot find anywhere how to get the 1099-NEC option for printing my 1099's.  Would anyone be able to shed some light on the process?

@gldreamhomes  Oh, I am sorry to hear that.  I had the same issue with one of my clients and the solution was to uninstall QB and do a reinstall.  You will want to contact support to be sure that is really the issue, but I'd bet good money on it.

Does any version of QuickBooks Desktop also send copies of the 1099-nec to the states that are requiring a copy?

I finally found an answer to "uninstall" and repair QB which in fact did work.

Thank you!!

Ryan_M - I had to "uninstall" to repair quickbooks and it finally worked.

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@Ryan_M wrote:

Hi @gldreamhomes,

 

I'm here to share insight on your situation with the 1099-NEC form in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

 

I'll add some details to what @tbliss52 stated above. To be more specific, you're able to generate the 1099-NEC form from QBDT 2018 up to the latest version. 

 

If that's the case, you can follow the suggestion he stated above. 

 

Otherwise, you can contact our Technical Support team for further assistance. Check out this article for the steps: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support. 

 

Tag me in the comments below if you have other concerns with the 1099-NEC form, and I"ll answer it for you. 

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@Keith_A_H  If you efile through QuickBooks desktop, you will be using the Tax1099.com program.  They will efile the state copies for a small extra charge if you want them to.  If you are printing, you can print the state copies and send them in as well.

I have QB 2018 Desktop ...done the update and rebooted QB - still don't see 1099-NEC still.  Can someone please help.

I'll share with you some details to sort it out, @wsefcik.

You can follow the recommendation stated above, like uninstalling and reinstalling QuickBooks suggested by our Community members like valprice1 that also works well with gldreamhomes.

Ensure to create a backup copy of your company file to secure file data.

If the hurdle persists in seeing 1099-NEC, I recommend checking it with our QuickBooks Desktop support. From there, they'll take screenshots for documentation and share fixes with the use of their tools.

Feel free to fill me in your comment if you have other concerns. I'm always around to help. Take care, wsefcik.

Trust me, users, whatever anybody posts here, all roads lead to upgrade or seek another program if you are pre-2018.

I spent two hours on the line with first line support yesterday with no resolution and my accountant the week before that. Can't get the second line support on the phone. I have updated many times, uninstalled, reinstalled, updated. My vendor is checked for 1099, I can map the account in the wizard, the amount is over the threshold, but nothing shows up to print.

I have QB Pro 2018.

Anyone have any new thoughts?

Hi there Katie.

I appreciate you for sharing your concern here on the Community page and performing the different troubleshooting steps to print your Federal 1099. I can help you with printing your form and get the support you need.

To get started, I would recommend performing the Verify and Rebuild Tool. This self-identifies and resolves the most commonly known data issues within your company file.

To verify the data:

1. Open your QuickBooks Desktop, then go to the File menu.
2. Select Utilities, then Verify Data.

If there are errors detected, do the rebuild data:

1. Click on Utilities from the File menu.
2. Tap on Rebuild Data.

To check for the remaining data damage, I recommend checking out the instructions provided from these articles:

• Verify and Rebuild Data in QuickBooks Desktop
• Fix data damage on your QuickBooks Desktop company file

Once done, you're now ready to prepare and print your Federal 1099s. For your reference, I recommend checking out these links:

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop
• 1099 E-File: QuickBooks Desktop setup, troubleshooting, & FAQs

If you want to connect with our second line of support, get a call or chat through your QuickBooks Desktop file. Once connected with a live representative, get a request to work with a level 2 support.

Moreover, I also recommend checking out this link for additional resources while preparing your year-end payroll and tax forms: Year-end checklist for QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

Please feel free to get back to me here for any additional questions with your Federal forms. I always have your back. Thanks for dropping in, and cheers for more success!

Hi @Angelyn_T .

Thanks for the info. The verify data tool reported no errors.

I've been on the phone twice this morning holding for level 2 support with no luck. I've been promised two return calls with neither call received.

It's good to know that there are no errors reported after verifying the data on your company file, wmgkatie.

On the other hand, you can wait 24 hours for the callback from our Level 2 Support Team. If you don't hear from them within the said time, I recommend getting back in touch with them to check for the status of the case.

Meanwhile, I've got the steps to help generate the 1099 form in QuickBooks. After updating the system to its latest release, you're required to backup your file. 

You'll be asked if you want to print or file 1099s. Select Yes, so you can print the form. If you say no, the system will ask you to create a backup again. 

After running the backup, here are the steps on how to generate the form:

1. Create your 1099s in QuickBooks.
2. Select the Print 1099-NEC or Print 1099-MISC button from the Choose a filing method window.
3. Specify the date range for the forms, then select OK.
4. Choose all contractors you want to print 1099s for.
5. Click Print 1099.
6. Confirm your printer setting and select Print.
    

You might also want to check out these articles to know more about the newly revised form:

• What is a 1099 and do I need to file one?
• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop.
  
  

Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you. I'll be around whenever you need help. 

@wmgkatie  contact me via my ProAdvisor link - I've set up several files in 2018 and they work.

@wmgkatie   One thought - were the payments made by cash or check?  Or are they credit card/third party payments?  The latter are reported on a 1099-K by the credit card or third-party company (think PayPal) and are excluded.  That seems basic, but just in case....

@wsefcik When you say you still don't see it, have you checked these places:

1. Go to the file menu, print forms, 1099/1096 (you should see both options after backup and pressing yes I want to print).

2. Go to Vendors: 1099 Forms: Print/Efile 1099 forms.

3. Reports: Vendors: 1099 Summary will have a toggle field on the top right to change from MISC to NEC.

What do you get when you go to those places?

Thank you so much for the offer. I found the problem. 

@wmgkatie  Can you share what it was and how you fixed it?

The vendor also had second account under "Other Names" that was created for sales rep tracking. Payments were inadvertently posted to that account instead of their vendor account.

I do not remember who or where I found this information - but I copy and pasted it to a word document.

I attached the word document to this reply.

Good Luck!!

@wmgkatie   After all my years in this business, I should have thought of that!  VERY common issue.