I use OB 2020 desktop for Mac and do not have the PR module.  Am I going to be able to print 1099-NEC through the vendor tab??

Thanks for joining this thread, @BGAccting.

Currently, we're unable to print 1099-NEC through the Vendor tab of QuickBooks Desktop Mac. Since filing 1099- NEC is also unavailable, I'd suggest exporting all the needed information and go to tax1099.com. From there, you can now print and file the forms.

You can also check a filing service of your choice to help you file the forms electronically.

To learn more about what you need to do when filling the 1099-NEC, I suggest checking out this article: 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC Filing.

Additionally, here's an article that'll help with your year-end preparations. This guides you in accomplishing your year-end tasks: QuickBooks Desktop Year End Prep and Resources.

Get back to me if there's anything else I can help with. I'm just a post away. Stay safe!

What if I don't use QBDT Payroll?  Can I still access Form 1099NEC printing capabilities?

I can't seem to access the 1099 Wizard.  It is not in the 1099 dropdown menu.  I made sure to update payroll and latest version.  Is it available yet?

Yes, @BTB3.

When you start tracking contractors for 1099 payments, QuickBooks Desktop gives you the option to print the 1099-NEC even without payroll services. To do so, refer to these easy steps below:

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

For more info about the process, please visit this article: How do I print my 1099 forms?

Then, to be able to see the 1099 Wizard option, let's perform some troubleshooting steps, @lico. 

Here's how:

1. In QuickBooks, go to the Edit menu and select Preferences.
2. Navigate to Tax: 1099, click YES/NO and go back to YES toggle.
3. Hit OK.
4. Once done, go back to the Vendors menu and see if you have the 1099 Wizard option. 

To learn more about preparing and filing 1099s in QuickBooks, visit this page: Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop.

If the issue persists, I suggest reaching out to our technical support team. They use specific tools to do screen sharing and investigate the root cause of the issue. Let me walk you through the process:

1. Select the Help menu.
2. Click QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. Hit Contact us. 
4. Enter Can't access the 1099 Wizard, in the Tell us more about your question box.
5. Tap Search.
6. Choose either Call us or Message us.

Also, for your future reference, you may open this helpful source that will guide you in accessing and printing your other tax forms. 

If you need further assistance in accessing 1099NEC in QuickBooks, please post here again. I'm always around to help you. More power to your business. 

@ramac1234 

You do not need to have a payroll subscription to run 1099s in QuickBooks Desktop.  You will find the setup in Edit Preferences 1099 & Tax or under Print Forms:1099/1096.  If your update didn't work, try closing QB, right click the icon and select Run as Administrator, download the entire update again, then close and reboot, and Run as Administrator again.

@plk 

If the option to set up 1099-Misc doesn't show up when you to File: Print Forms: 1099/1096, then the correct update didn't install.  Did you close QB and reboot after downloading the update?

I am having the same issues.  I am on QB Pro Desktop 2018.  I have no wizard despite resetting updates & downloading latest payroll this morning.  My only option under Vendors is to print/efile 1099.  When I click that it tells me to back up the company file.  I back up both via my online service via QB and do a flash drive back up version.  I restart QB & it just continues to tell me to back up & ignores I've done a back up.  What can I do?  I have restarted my company file multiple times after doing all the steps but nothing is working.

Let's get you to the right support team who can check your QuickBooks Desktop company file, KJS.

I recommend contacting our QuickBooks Team so they do screen-sharing with you and verify what's causing the wizard not to show up. 

Here's how to get in touch with them: 

1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Go to Help, then select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. Select Contact Us.
4. Give a brief description of your issue, then select Let's talk, then choose a way to connect.

If you can't get into your product, you can message us outside of QuickBooks through this link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/contact.

Don't hesitate to post again if you need anything else. I'm always around to help you.

The first time you run the wizard (which is no longer called a wizard, but is the same process), you must back up your file.  You then answer yes, when it asks if you want to print/file 1099s.  If you say no at this point, the next time you pull it up, it will make you back up again - it is required as part of the first-time run.

Hello,

So I work with Accountant's Copies for 30+ clients; I cannot understand why I HAVE to backup a file before using the 1099 Wizard and going through the process. This is extremely frustrating as it means that I won't be able to carry over any changes made in the 1099 pointing process. 

Example: I need to use the wizard to re-direct accounts to 1099-NEC, I cannot do this unless I create a backup, if I create a backup, I cannot send the changes back to my clients. I go to file 1099s next year and I have to re-do all the work again. 

Is anyone else having the same frustration? Any work around options? 

Really discouraging that the whole process has changed for running 1099s. Thanks QuickBooks... 

Thanks for linking on this thread, @kathyhettick.

I'll explain some learning in running the 1099 Wizard in QuickBooks Desktop. 

First of all, this is not the experience we want you to encounter. 

The main purpose why you'll need to create a backup before running the wizard is to have a reference to use in case you've encountered any issues after creating 1099. With this, I'd suggest clicking the Yes option when it asks if you want to print/file 1099s for your next filling. That way, you don't need to re-do all the work again, as what valprice1 mentioned above. 

Also, please make sure that your QuickBooks Desktop and tax table are updated. So you're able to send the data to your clients without any problem. 

You can always review your e-pay and e-file status by going to the Employees. Then choose Payroll Center, and hit File Forms or Pay Liabilities. For more details, check out this article: Check e-file or e-pay status.

I've also added articles about how to correct 1099 issues, boxes explain, and other topics. 

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop
• How to correct or change 1099s in QuickBooks
• Understanding payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC

Please let me know if you have to need further assistance with this. I'll be right here to help you.

Thank you for sharing that the 1099 wizard no longer exists, very helpful.  Now I can stop looking for it! Mapping all the accounts to 1099-NEC, however, was painful.  Not sure why I needed to do that, since anything mapped to 1099-misc box 7 could have been automatically revised to map to 1099-NEC box 1?  Or did I miss something?

Let me share why you need to remap your 1099 accounts, lico.

The IRS revised the 1099-MISC form and re-arranged box numbers for reporting your returns. In QuickBooks Desktop, you need to modify your Chart of Accounts to properly mapped both forms.

You can refer to this article for additional information: How to modify your chart of accounts for your 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filing.

If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to post again. I'll be right here whenever you need additional information. Thank you and stay safe!

But this still doesn't take away the need to create a backup. If I run 1099s through QuickBooks Desktop I have to create a backup, correct? 

If I create a backup, I can no longer send those changes to my 30+ clients who send us an Accountant's Copy, correct?

This means, if you are an accountant, that you cannot run 1099s in QB unless you want to re-do the work every year, correct? 

I just want to make sure I am not missing something - I know you stated to answer Yes, but I am still answering Yes in the backup file, not the accountant's copy, so any changes made in the backup will not go to my client. 

Very frustrating - I cannot believe this is the process and I know other accountants will be frustrated with this as well. 

I had the same problem and finally found it by going to FILE>Preferences>1099's (on the left menu)>Company Preferences on the right top>then turning on 1099's.  I had to do this with all of my companies, but they were all turned on before the update that included the new 1099 forms.  Knowing exactly how quickbooks works, they changed your "ON" setting to "OFF" on purpose to get you to think it won't work in your version so you'd buy an upgrade.  

Best of luck.  

The frustration here is that when you turn it on, you have to create a backup. You also have to be logged in as Admin to even work on the 1099s. 

I have QB Enterprise, I updated everything, but 1099nec does not come up and the amount prints in box 3

Thanks for joining this thread, @yvonne42.

I'll point you in the right direction. 

I appreciate you for updating your QuickBooks Desktop so 1099-NEC will be available. Since the update didn't push the forms, I'd suggest contacting our payroll expert. They can take a close look at your account and investigate the root cause of the problem. They can also create an investigation if necessary. 

Here's how: 

1. Go to this link: https://help.quickbooks.intuit.com/prechats/offerings/QB-Desktop-ProPremier-CHAT/22240/view.
2. Complete the required information. 
3. Hit Submit. 

Please contact them within business hours to get this resolved promptly. 

I've also added an article about fixing the incorrect amount on the form: Fix missing contractors or wrong amounts on 1099s.

Let me know how the call goes by leaving a reply below. I want to make sure this is taken care of. 

I have QB Pro 2017 and have done all of the stuff on the posts, tried everything and cannot get a screen that will allow me to print 1099NEC

Is this update available for QuickBooks Pro Desktop 2017 version?

Thanks for joining the thread, @TreeDown, and @Admin134.

Currently, we're unable to provide payroll and tax form updates for QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) Pro 2017. That's why it isn't allowing you to access and print Form 1099-NEC. 

You may also consider upgrading your QBDT to the latest version. This way, you'll have uninterrupted access to our latest payroll updates and other services.

In the meantime, you can check out this article to learn more about Form 1099-NEC in QBDT: Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop. It also includes answers to the most frequently asked questions about it.

I'm also adding this link to further guide you in filing your 1099s to the IRS: Tax Year 2020 - Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.

Feel free to drop a comment below if you have other concerns about Form 1099-NEC in QBDT or inquiries. I'll be around to help. Take care always.

I was going to update QB so that I may print 1099NEC’s.  The update would cost $400., which I would understand, but the agent said that to do 1099NEC’s I would have to pay $650.  That does not seem right. I have to have desktop version as our internet in rural areas is not reliable