1099 E-FILE

A simple way to e‑file 1099s online

Q: Do I need to file a 1099 with the IRS?

Yes. If you paid a nonemployee $600 or more in the past calendar year, you likely need to file a Form 1099. For more information, check out IRS guidelines.

Q: Can I file 1099 electronically?

Yes. QuickBooks provides a variety of e-filing options for subscribers. You may also file directly with the IRS. The deadline for e-filing without a penalty is the last day in January of each calendar year. If that day falls on a weekend, the deadline is the following business day.

Q: How do I file a 1099 online?

QuickBooks subscribers can e-file 1099s by selecting the Contractor tab in QuickBooks and selecting Prepare 1099s. E-filing is included with QuickBooks Contractor Payments and QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium, and Elite (additional fee). This service will e-file your 1099 forms directly with the IRS, and will also send copies to contractors.

Q: Who gets a Form 1099-NEC?

Any nonemployee paid $600 or more in the prior calendar year needs a 1099-NEC, which stands for nonemployee compensation and covers most independent contractors. 1099-MISC is used to cover payments made to others in the course of a trade or business, not including those made to employees or for non-employee compensation.

Q: Do I need QuickBooks Contractor Payments to e-file 1099s?

No. You can file directly with the IRS or with a variety of other private e-filing services.

Save time and money when you e-file 1099s online with QuickBooks Contractor Payments or QuickBooks Payroll.

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Stay ready for tax time

Hands-off tax prep

We’ll automatically generate and e-file 1099s to the IRS for you.

Send unlimited 1099s

E-file as many 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC forms as you want.**

Stay organized

Your 1099s are recorded and easy to categorize.

How to file
1099's online

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Pick a plan

Fnd the right QuickBooks Plan for your business: Contractor Payments, Contractor Payments + Simple Start, or Payroll Core.

We help with 1099s

QuickBooks automatically completes 1099s and sends digital copies to your team.

E-file with the IRS

When it’s time to file, your 1099 will be ready to e-file in only a few steps.

Pay contractors and e‑file 1099s

With QuickBooks Contractor Payments, you can create and e-file 1099s and pay contractors with next-day direct deposit.**

Need to pay employees, too?

Pay your whole team, e-file 1099s, get payroll taxes done for you, and offer employee benefits with QuickBooks Payroll.

File your 1099s simply with seamless integrations

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Pick the plan that’s right for you

Pay contractors and e-file 1099s

Contractor Payments

Pay contractors fast, e-file 1099s, and stay ready for tax time.

$25

Save 50% for 3 months*

Includes 20 contractors
+$2/additional contractor

Take care of payday

Contractor Payments and Simple Start

Pay contractors fast, e-file 1099s, and manage your books in one place.

$63

Save 50% for 3 months*

Includes 20 contractors
+$2/additional contractor

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Track sales & sales tax
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Assign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**
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Pay contractors and employees, e-file 1099s, and get payroll taxes done.

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Save 50% for 3 months*

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We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you and more.
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Auto payroll
Run Auto Payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit. Review, approve, or edit payroll before payday.**
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1099 E-File & Pay
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms.
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Expert product support
Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources via phone or chat.**
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Next-day direct deposit
Offer fast direct deposit for your team.
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