where do I set up my sub contractors.

I can help you with setting up your subcontractors to track 1099s, @Carolexx. 

Please take note that only those contractors you paid above the annual $600 cash threshold get a 1099. Also, credit card, debit card, and third-party systems like PayPal payments made to 1099 vendors are not included in the calculations for 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC. These payments are reported by the financial institution. 

First, check if the subcontractor is active and set up for 1099 reporting. You can run a 1099 report to verify this information. 

Here's how:

1. Go to Reports menu and select Vendors & Payables.
2. Select 1099 Summary.
3. In the 1099 options dropdown menu, select All vendors.
4. If you see the missing vendor, make them a 1099 Vendor.

Follow the steps below on how to make them a 1099 Vendor:

1. Go to Vendors menu and click on Vendor Center.
2. Double click the vendor's name and proceed to the Tax Settings tab.
3. Tick the checkbox for Vendor eligible for 1099.
4. In the Vendor Tax ID field, enter the vendor’s tax ID.
5. If there is a checkmark next to Vendor is Inactive, remove it.
6. Click on OK.

Here's more information on how to check missing contractors when creating your 1099s: Fix missing contractors or wrong amounts on 1099s.

Once done, you can categorize all contractor payments as nonemployee compensation. However, if you made multiple types of cash payments to contractors, you can adjust your accounts to track these types of payments separately. Check out this article on how to modify your chart of accounts for your 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filing. 

Here's a reference on how to print your 1099s and provide copies to your contractors: Print your 1099 and 1096 forms. 

In case you need to fix wrong amounts and missing vendors, refer to the following article on how to fix it: Correct or change 1099s in QuickBooks.

I'm always here if you need further help with your 1099s. Let me know by leaving a reply below. Keep safe and have a great rest of the day!