I want to file a 1099 for a contractor I did not pay through QuickBooks. Can I create or upload a 1099 manually to file it?

Hello, contact-torezent. I can guide you in filing a 1099 for a contractor who wasn't paid through QuickBooks Online.
 

Yes, filing a 1099 for a contractor is possible even if their payments were not processed through QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Online allows you to manually enter vendor information and create 1099 forms for those vendors.

To file a 1099 for a contractor who wasn't paid through QuickBooks Online, you must manually enter their vendor information within the system. Here's how you can do it:
 

1. Log in to your QuickBooks Online account.
2. Go to the Expenses or Vendors tab.
3. Select the Vendors tab.
4. Click on the New Vendor button to add the contractor's information.
5. Fill in the necessary details, such as name, address, and payment information.
6. Save the vendor's information.

Once you have added the contractor as a vendor, make sure you mark-check the track 1099 box. Then, create an expense or check transaction to record the payments. This way, you can record your transactions with your contractors and generate and file 1099 forms for vendors. You can check out this article on preparing and filing your Federal 1099s with QuickBooks Online for more details: Create and file 1099.

Please note that ensuring the accuracy of the information on the 1099 form is crucial. Additionally, I've got a compilation of commonly asked questions about 1099 that you'll find handy: Get answers to your 1099 questions.

I hope this information helps you with filing a 1099 for your contractor. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask. Have a great day!