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If a contractor you set up in QuickBooks is missing or not showing up correctly when creating 1099s, there's a few things you'll want to check. Initially, confirm your contractor is active for tracking. When contractors are missing from the list when you begin creating your 1099s, it could be because they aren't active, or haven't been marked as eligible.
Here's how to check if a contractor is active for 1099 tracking:
- In the top menu bar, go to Reports, then Vendors & Payables.
- Click 1099 Summary.
- In your 1099 options drop-down list, choose All vendors.
- If you see the missing vendor, make them a 1099 vendor by going to your Vendors menu, selecting Vendor Center, double-clicking their name, then accessing the Tax Settings tab.
- From your Tax Settings screen, you'll be able to turn on the Vendor eligible for 1099 option and enter your vendor's tax ID in the Vendor Tax ID field. In the event there's a checkmark next to Vendor is Inactive, remove it. When you're finished, press OK.
- Once completed, repeat steps 1 and 2, then select 1099 Vendors in your 1099 options drop-down menu.
Next, you'll want to make sure the payments you've made to your contractor meet the threshold and that you're paying contractors from the appropriate expense account. You can find detailed steps for both processes in our Troubleshoot missing contractors or wrong amounts on 1099s article.
Please don't hesitate to send a reply if there's any additional questions. Have a great Friday!
