Do I need to reactivate my inactive contractors to process their 1099's

Yes, you're right, William. Allow me to walk you through reactivating your contractors to process their 1099s in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

If a contractor is inactive, they won't appear on the list when preparing your 1099 forms. To fix this, you need to reactivate them. Here's how:

1. Go to Expenses and select Contractors.
2. Click the Active dropdown and select Inactive.
3. Click the contractor's name.
4. In the Inactive dropdown, click Mark as Active.

I'll share this article for more information if your contractors are not showing when creating 1099s: Troubleshoot missing contractors or wrong amounts on 1099s.

Furthermore, you can use the available reports in QBO to help you review your 1099 information before filing them.

Keep in touch if you have other queries about creating your 1099 in QBO. Our team is committed to assisting you every step of the way. Be safe, and have a wonderful rest of the day.