How can I print my own 1099's and not buy a kit.

Good day to you, @janean.

I'm here to help and walk you through the steps in printing your 1099’s in QuickBooks Online(QBO). Just a few clicks and you're all set. Here’s how:

1. Go to the Expenses menu.
2. Select the Vendors section.
3. Click Prepare 1099's and follow the on-screen instruction until you're on Step 5 - File.
4. Select I'll file myself. Walkthrough the on-screen instructions to align and print the forms.
5. Click Print on 1099 forms, then Print to complete your printing.
6. Select Next when complete, then Done.

You can also read the QuickBooks Online section in this article for more details: How do I print my 1099 forms?

Once done, you can now file and your 1099’s. To be guided through the process seamlessly, you can use this article for your guidance: Create and file 1099s using QuickBooks Online.

Let me know if you have any other concerns or questions printing your 1099’s. You can always count on me to assist you. Have a great day and keep safe.

I can help you with printing your 1099 and 1096, @GM1705.

You can follow the steps outlined by JasroV and ReymondO above on how to print your 1099s. 

For your 1096, you can go to the Prepare 1099s button from the Expenses menu to prepare and print it. Just make sure to set up the alignment when printing 1099s since you've mentioned that you already have the form. 

To guide you further on how to print and mail the forms yourself, check out this article: Create and file 1099s using QuickBooks Online.

Here are the steps:

1. Go to the Expenses menu and then the Vendors tab.
2. Click on Prepare 1099s.
3. After providing all the necessary information, click on Print and mail.
4. Choose the 1096 form. If everything looks good, select Yes, looks good! Then select Print on a 1096 Form.
5. If the form needs to be aligned, click on No, it doesn't line up, and select Next. Then re-select the 1096 form, and select Print on a 1096 Form. 

See this reference for detailed guidance on how to print your form 1096 properly: Print a 1096 form.

I've also added articles on how to troubleshoot printing issues in pre-printed forms: How do I print my 1099 forms?. Please proceed to Step 2. 

I'm always here if you have additional concerns or follow-up questions in printing your forms. Take care and have a wonderful day!

This is ridiculous.  I've wasted an hour of MY valuable time looking for the elusive/hidden/non-existent I'LL FILE MYSELF button all  because QBO wants to force us into either e-filing at $4.00+ for each contractor or buying a KIT from them at $58.99.  I'm looking for alternatives to QB.

There is no option to print and mail manually.  How do I do this?  I keep reading there is a print option, but I do not see it anywhere.  Please help.