New product QUICKBOOKS CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS

Simple, fast contractor payroll

Pay contractors with next-day direct deposit and stay ready for tax time.**

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Manage contractor payroll with confidence

Pay your team and simplify tax time with contractor payroll services.
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Make unlimited payments with next-day direct deposit. Payments automatically sync with QuickBooks Online, so your books are always up-to-date.**

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Invite contractors to set up a free account so they can complete their W-9s and provide bank deposit details.

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We’ll complete your 1099s so you can e-file to the IRS and send copies to contractors.

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How to manage payroll for contractors

When you’re the boss, it’s your job to be ready for tax time. With QuickBooks Contractor Payments, we’ll complete your 1099s so you can e-file to the IRS and send copies to contractors.

Find the plan that’s right for you

Pay contractors and e-file 1099s
Pay employees, too

Contractor Payments

Pay contractors fast, e-file 1099s, and stay ready for tax time.
$25
$1250/mo
50% off for 3 months*
Includes 20 contractors +$2/additional contractor
Take care of payday
Pay contractors
Send unlimited payments to your contractors.
Next-day direct deposit
Pay contractors with next-day direct deposit.
E-file unlimited 1099s
Create and e-file unlimited 1099s for contractors.
Contractor self-setup
Contractors can set up a free account and complete W-9s online.

Contractor Payments + Simple Start

Pay contractors fast, e-file 1099s, and manage your books in one place.
$50
$25/mo
50% off for 3 months*
Includes 20 contractors +$2/contractor
Take care of payday
Pay contractors
Send unlimited payments to your contractors.
Next-day direct deposit
Pay contractors with next-day direct deposit.
E-file unlimited 1099s
Create and e-file unlimited 1099s for contractors.
Contractor self-setup
Contractors can set up a free account and complete W-9s online.
Take care of your books
Expert Assisted
A QuickBooks expert can help you set up your chart of accounts, connect your banks, and show you best practices.
Track income & expenses
Securely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.
Capture & organize receipts
Snap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**
Maximize tax deductions
Share your books with your accountant or export important documents.**
Invoice & accept payments
Accept credit cards and bank transfers in the invoice with QuickBooks Payments, get status updates and reminders.**
Track miles
Automatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**
Run general reports
Run and export reports including profit & loss, expenses, and balance sheets.*
Send estimates
Customize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**
Track sales & sales tax
Accept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**
Manage 1099 contractors
Assign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**
Connect 1 sales channel
Connect 1 online sales channel and automatically sync with QuickBooks.
OR

Workforce Payroll

Pay contractors and employees and get taxes done for you.
$50
$25/mo
50% off for 3 months*
+$6.50/employee/contractor
Take care of payday
Full service payroll
We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you. Set up and calculate garnishments and deductions from each paycheck.** Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more.
Includes automated taxes & forms
Auto payroll
Run Auto payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit.** Review and approve payroll before paychecks are sent and easily make compensation changes.
1099 E-File
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms.
Expert product support
Payroll support experts available via phone and chat.** Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources.
Next-day direct deposit
Offer fast direct deposit for your team.
Team management tools
Document upload and sharing
Securely upload and store employee documents within individual employee profiles.
Employee data management
Manage employee information, including profiles, team directories, and add, view, and bulk update employee data.
NEW
Employee portal
Your team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.
Background checks via Checkr
Fast, smooth, and safe background checks starting at $29.99 per report. Integrated into applicant recruiting**
NEW
Take care of your team
Benefits administration
Simplifies benefits enrollment, management, and administration for employees and HR teams. Limited availability, additional fees apply.**
NEW
Health benefits for your team
Attract & retain employees with integrated health insurance by Allstate.**
401(k) plans
Attract & retain employees with integrated QuickBooks 401(k) by Vestwell.**
Workers’ comp administration
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by NEXT.**
Take care of your books

Workforce Payroll + Simple Start

Pay contractors, manage employees and your books, all inside QuickBooks.
$88
$44/mo
50% off for 3 months*
+$6.50/employee per month
Take care of payday
Full service payroll
We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you. Set up and calculate garnishments and deductions from each paycheck.** Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more.
Includes automated taxes & forms
Auto payroll
Run auto payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit.** Review and approve payroll before paychecks are sent and easily make compensation changes
1099 E-File
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms.
Expert product support
Payroll support experts available via phone and chat.** Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources.
Next-day direct deposit
Offer fast direct deposit for your team.
Team management tools
Document upload and sharing
Securely upload and store employee documents within individual employee profiles.
Employee data management
Manage employee information, including profiles, team directories, and add, view, and bulk update employee data.
NEW
Employee portal
Your team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.
Background checks via Checkr
Fast, smooth, and safe background checks starting at $29.99 per report. Integrated into applicant recruiting**
NEW
Take care of your team
Benefits administration
Simplifies benefits enrollment, management, and administration for employees and HR teams. Limited availability, additional fees apply.**
NEW
Health benefits for your team
Attract & retain employees with integrated health insurance by Allstate.**
401(k) plans
Attract & retain employees with integrated QuickBooks 401(k) by Vestwell.**
Workers’ comp administration
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by NEXT.**
Take care of your books
Expert Assisted
A QuickBooks expert can help you set up your chart of accounts, connect your banks, and show you best practices.
Track income & expenses
Securely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.
Capture & organize receipts
Snap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**
Maximize tax deductions
Share your books with your accountant or export important documents.**
Invoice & accept payments
Accept credit cards and bank transfers in the invoice with QuickBooks Payments, get status updates and reminders.**
Track miles
Automatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**
Run general reports
Run and export reports including profit & loss, expenses, and balance sheets.*
Send estimates
Customize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**
Track sales & sales tax
Accept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**
Manage 1099 contractors
Assign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**
Connect 1 sales channel
Connect 1 online sales channel and automatically sync with QuickBooks.

Additional contractor resources


ARTICLES

What is a 1099 and why are they important?

The most popular use of 1099s is reporting independent contractor payments for services provided to a business.

ARTICLES

How to prepare a Form 1099

A company must provide a 1099-NEC to each contractor who is paid $600 or more in a calendar year.

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Pay contractors and e-file 1099s with QuickBooks


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