I have quickbooks self-employed and need to create 1099s for a few of my contractors, how do I do that?

Thank you for visiting the QuickBooks Community, PJ.

I'll be sharing details on how 1099 works in QuickBooks Self-Employed. Let me also provide information about filing a 1099 on the said form.

In QuickBooks Self-Employed, you can create a free limited account, which allows you to view and download your 1099. Filing a 1099 contractor/vendor to the program is unavailable.

Users using QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Contractor Payments, or QuickBooks Desktop can only create 1099s for the most recent late filing with the IRS. You can still e-file the late 1099 form. The e-filing system will allow you to do so until April 30th (from February 2 until April 30th). However, any forms that need to be filed after May 1st will have to be submitted manually.

To file it, you'll simply want to go to the Vendors page and then click the Prepare 1099s button. Ensure to select only the vendor with the late 1099 form. Here's how: 

1. After clicking the Prepare 1099s button, proceed with Continue your 1099s. 
2. Go back to the Contractors section by clicking the Back button.
3. Click the Add from the Vendor list button.  
4. Select the vendor or contractors that you don't need and select only the one with the late form.
5. Click Save, then continue preparing the late 1099. 

While you can still e-file the form, this will still be considered late by the IRS. I would recommend contacting them so they can assess the fees.

Here's your guide for processing: Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Online.

In addition, you might want to check out these articles to learn how to set up and pay a contractor using direct deposit in QBO:

• Set up and manage direct deposit for your contractors
• Pay a contractor with a direct deposit
• Get answers to your 1099 questions 
• Add, edit, and inactivate contractors

Lastly, refer to this article if you need to view various details on how QBSE helps you track mileage and prepare your Schedule C tax form: Overview of QuickBooks Self-Employed.

If you have any other follow-up questions with your contractor's information or 1099s, please let me know by adding a comment below. I'm more than happy to help. Have a good one!

Quickbooks does not make filing 1099's simple.

It is easier and cheaper to use a different service.

Tax1099 and Track1099 are two that are frequently recommended.