Hey there, Resortshare Accounting.

Thanks for trying those troubleshooting steps to get this resolved. I'd be glad to help point you in the right direction so you're able to view the 1099-NEC.

Since updating and restarting didn't do the trick, I recommend reaching out to a member of the QuickBooks Desktop Support Team. Agents have specialized tools, like screen-sharing, to take a closer look at your account and determine what's causing the problem. Here's how to get in touch with the team:

1. Press the F1 key on your keyboard.

2. Select Contact Us.

3. Enter Support in the field and click Continue.

4. From here you can choose to message an agent, or set up a callback for a time that's convenient for you.

This linked article provides these steps if you ever need them again in the future: Contact the QuickBooks Desktop Customer Support Team

Additionally, these articles offer even more details about filing the 1099 in your Desktop account:

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop

• What is a 1099 and do I need to file one?

Please feel free to reach back out if you have questions about this or anything else. I'll be here to help.

Hi,

If I'm sending this message to the wrong place please advise - first time.

I have Premier Nonprofit Edition 2014 desktop that I use on a stand alone computer with no need for payroll updates. I am trying to figure out how to update my company to be able to add the 1099-NEC template for my filing that is due in a few days. I done a recent update but there are some error messages which makes me wonder if I am able to receive any 1099-NEC information. Can you tell me if I'm too outdated because of my version and what steps I should take?

Hi @pcsadmin,

Thank you for joining the thread, and welcome to the Community. I'll take care of this query for you about the 1099-NEC form in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

The 1099-NEC form is exclusive to QBDT version 2018 and onwards. I suggest you upgrade your QBDT version so you can generate it. 

When you're ready to proceed, you can refer to this article: How to modify your chart of accounts for your 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filing. The IRS has separated non-employee compensation for the tax year 2020. With that said, you'll have to make some changes to your Chart of Accounts to report the payments correctly. 

Let me know if you have other questions about your 1099s. I'll get back and handle them for you. 

This is utter ridiculous. Happens on both the Mac version and the Windows version on two different computers. If I get the top form aligned then the bottom one Is off.

This is not the kind of impression we want you to experience in QuickBooks, ARbooks.   

I'll make sure you'll be able to get this alignment issue resolved. Let's go ahead check your printer set up to double-check if it's properly setup. 

Open the 1099 and follow the prompt until you reach the Choose a filing method window. To align and print the form Here's how:   

1. Click the Print 1099s button. 
2. Choose 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 incorrrect, 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. Select the Align button and adjust alignment as needed.
7. Press OK twice to save the changes.

For more detailed steps about printing your 1099 form, you can take a look at this article for more information: Print 1099 forms. 

Additionally, 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. 

Get back to me if you still have questions or concerns with 1099 forms. I’m more than happy to assist further. Have a great day ahead.

Thank you for taking the time to get back to me.  The difficulty I am experiencing is with the alignment feature. It works like it has for many year. It moves the text which will print on the form up-down, left-right as it always has. What is different this year is that once one has adjusted the top half of the form, the bottom half is way off. Others are trying to communicate this issue. I have printed 1099s from QB for more than 20 years and never had this difficulty.

I have figured out what the issue is and it is not QuickBooks. It is the supplier of my forms. I have used IRS forms in the past and Intuit forms. This year I used a different vendor on Amazon. The preprinted forms printed area is not the same size as the IRS forms. That is why the alignment is so problematic this year for me and others. I suspect some of the other comments I've read are from QB users who bought non standard forms which claimed to be QB compatible.

There is only a 1099 misc option. There are no updates visable for 1099 nec. what am I missing?

@ninomcd  Are you working in QB desktop 2018 or later?  See the attached document.  Let us know if that doesn't help.

Hi there, ninomcd.

I can share some information about how Form 1099-NEC works. As mentioned by my colleague above, this tax form will be only available in these QuickBooks versions:

• QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Premier 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
• QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 21, 20, 19, 18
• QuickBooks Desktop Accountant 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

If you're working on a discontinued version (below 2018), you'll want to consider upgrading your QuickBooks Desktop to the latest version. This way, you'll have uninterrupted access to our latest payroll updates and other services.

On the other hand, if you're already using a supported one, you can update your QuickBooks Desktop and tax table to the latest release to get our new security patches and payroll updates. Once you're all set up and ready, you'll have to modify your chart of accounts for your 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filing.

Additionally, here are some articles that you can read to help prepare and file your 1099s in the program:

• Create and file 1099s

• Print my 1099 forms

• 1099 E-File: QuickBooks Desktop setup, troubleshooting, & FAQs

Do let me know if I can be of any additional assistance by dropping a comment below. Have a pleasant day ahead.

Switch mapping from box 7 to box 2.  That will make the amount print in the right spot on 1099-NEC Form.  Be sure to select correct box on 1096.

Switch mapping from box 7 to box 2.  This will make amount print on 1099-NEC in the right spot.

I updated Quickbooks QBDT Pro 2017 several times after Jan 1. 

The File/PrintForms/1099 only prints MISC 1099 (the old version). The earnings number does not print in the proper box on the 1099-NEC for 2020.

Please send a link for th 1099 NEC wizard download

Thanks for joining this thread, @GGBinMI.

As mentioned by my colleague above the form 1099-NEC Swill be only available and works in these QuickBooks versions:

• QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Premier 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
• QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 21, 20, 19, 18
• QuickBooks Desktop Accountant 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

Since you're using QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2017, I'd suggest upgrading your company file, so you can file and print the form. Let me guide you to the upgrade process.

First off, we'll need to create a backup file to make sure that the data will be saved before upgrading. This way, all the information is intact if there's an error that occurs during the process. I've got you an article for your reference: Create a Backup of your Company File.

Once done, you can now upgrade your QuickBooks Desktop to the latest version. Here's how:

1. Make sure all users are logged out of your company file.
2. Open your new version of QuickBooks Desktop.
3. Go to the File menu and select Open or Restore Company.
4. Click Restore a backup copy and then click Local backup. 
5. Browse your computer for your company file. You wrote down the file location in Step 1. Select it and then click Open. 
6. Sign in to your company file as an admin user.
7. Before you upgrade, QuickBooks automatically creates a backup of your existing company file. You can select Change this default location to save the backup in a specific folder.
8. Choose Update Now to start the upgrade.
9. Click Done.

For more information, see Step 3 through this article: Upgrade Your Company Files. 

After that, update QuickBooks so you have the latest software release. Once you're all set up and ready, you'll have to modify your chart of accounts for your 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filing.

Additionally, I'm adding these articles that will help you prepare and print the 1099 forms: 

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

Please don't hesitate to add another reply below if you need more help with the upgrade or any other concerns about QuickBooks. I'll be here to keep helping. Take good care.

i need to print the 1099-NEC for 2021.  the forms now have 3 persons and are a different format than last year.  o when i print the 1099's, it is totally out of alignment.  i need an updated version for QB.  I do not need or have payroll.  is use QB 2018 DT

I think that 2018 is expired and that you will need to upgrade. I did an update in my QB 2022 desktop and it seems it will print the 3-up nec forms. I have not tried to align yet tho. 

My  QB for Mac Desktop 2000 will still only print two per page of the 1099s. I can't use the ones I bought from QB or the IRS Forms. So today is January 9th and I still can't print the three per page. When will the new update be sent out?

Thanks for stopping by, danwoodhead!

I think you mistakenly put the wrong version (2000), but I'm happy to share information about the form. If you're using the QB Mac 2020, you should be able to print the 3 forms per page. Just be sure to update your QuickBooks to the latest release.

1. Click the QuickBooks▼ dropdown, and choose Check for QuickBooks Updates.
2. If a newer version is available, select Install Update.
3. When prompted, pick Install and Relaunch.
4. When the update is complete, QuickBooks for Mac automatically opens.

If the update doesn't do anything, please contact our QuickBooks for Mac Support, so they can check this further using more tools.

Feel free to go back to this thread if you need help with anything else. Take care!

Correct. I did mean 2020! It says I have the latest update. Problem still exists.

I did mean QB desktop for Mac 2020. I tried to update and it says I have the most recent updates. What do I do?

I did mean 2020. I tried to update and it says I am already updated.

Thanks for keeping us updated, danwoodhead.

Since you're already using the latest release of your QuickBooks product, I'd recommend getting in touch with our technical supports. This way, we'll be able to look into your account and investigate why you're unable to print 3 page1099-NEC forms. You can connect with us through his link; Contact QuickBooks Desktop support.

I'm also adding this article to help prepare and file your federal 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop for Mac: Create and file 1099s. 

Just hit the Reply button below if you need more help in printing or filing your other tax forms. Have a great day ahead.

I am having issues with the 1099-NEC forms. The forms that I purchased from Quickbooks have 3 sections on each form to allow for duplicates to be maintained. However, my Wizard is only printing the first form on the page, the last two are blank. Secondly, the NJ Tax Section is not printing even though I enter it into the box in the Wizard.

I spoke to Customer Support last week and they said that it is an issue and we should expect an update this week. However, nothing seems to have been fixed so far. Please advise as I am running out of time to file these forms.

Good to see you here, @AlanLloyd1.

You'll have to make sure that you update your QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release. This way, all the changes, and improvements will flow directly to your account.

Here's how:

1. Go to the Help menu and choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Hover towards the Update Now tab. 
3. Make sure Critical Fixes and the Reset Update box are checked.
4. Click Get Updates.

Once done, you can close and reopen your QuickBooks Desktop. Then click Yes to install the updates and restart your computer. For more details about the updates, check out this guide: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.

Then try to print the form again including the NJ tax information, and verify if it works. If so, refer to these articles on how to print and file your forms:

• Print your 1099 forms
• E-file and e-pay federal forms and taxes in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced.

However, if the issue persists after updating your company file, I'd suggest getting back in touch with our Customer Support Team. They can check the setup for you and verify why the complete information will not print on the form. Just click this link on how to reach them: Contact QuickBooks Desktop Support Team.

I've also added this article to guide you more with compliance with state payroll tax regulations:

• Tax Year 2020 - Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC
• New Jersey Payroll Tax Compliance
• QuickBooks Desktop Year-End Prep and Resources

Please let me know if you have follow-up questions about printing forms or anything else in QuickBooks. I'll be here to assist. Take care, @AlanLloyd1.

No Wizard was found under the File/Pint Forms as you indicated. My system completed the update.

Frustrating, when you pay for software and this can't or hasn't been resolved timely!