Per your Help, there should be an option to mark a Vendor to receive a 1099 when you click on Edit, that option is not displayed, where is it?Expenses > Vendors > Edit

It's a pleasure to have you here today, Stephanie. We'll share details about managing vendors to receive 1099 inside QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Reading through your initial post, we can see that you're only a few clicks away from the button you're trying to access. We'll gladly write down the steps and provide screenshots to help you get through this:

1. Access your QuickBooks Online company.
2. On the left navigational bar, go to the Expenses section.
3. Select Vendors and then locate the vendor you want to track for 1099.
4. Click the Edit button and scroll down to the Additional info section.
5. Tick the box beside Track payments for 1099.
6. Once done click the Save button.

For visual reference, see the screenshot attached.

On the other hand, here are some articles to help manage 1099s and fix them if you encounter any issues along the process of e-filing the forms:

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Online.
• Correct or change 1099s in QuickBooks.

You can expect to be around if you need further assistance managing vendors or contractors inside the program or have other questions related to 1099s. Don't hesitate to visit us anytime here in the Community space. Keep safe.