It’s 1099 season—again. If you’re a small business or nonprofit without a dedicated accounting service, you might be wondering: What’s the fastest way to get these forms out the door without losing your mind? We’ve got you covered.
Who Gets a 1099? 
You’re required to send a 1099 to:
- Service providers you paid $600 or more- 1099 NEC
- Landlords (yes, rent counts)- 1099 MISC
- Attorneys—even if they’re incorporated- 1099 NEC for services or MISC if proceeds from legal settlement.
- Even some non-profits if they provide consulting or educational programs- 1099 NEC
Skip the 1099 for corporations and vendors who only sell you products (like utilities or office supplies).
QuickBooks 1099 Wizard
This is where outsourcing—or at least good bookkeeping—pays off. In QuickBooks Online, go to the Vendors section and look for the 1099 button.
The Wizard walks you through selecting vendors, verifying tax info, and choosing the right expense accounts (think: subcontractors, not office supplies). E-filing is faster, cheaper, and less error-prone than printing.
Pro Tip: Prep Your Vendor List
Run an “Expenses by Vendor” report, filter out anyone under $600 or not eligible, and make sure you’ve got W-9s, addresses, e-mails and Tax IDs on file. Attach the W-9 to the Vendor. In the Notes Section mention any notes about the Vendor like: No 1099-corporate, or W-9 on file.
Advanced Pro Tip: Try Tax1099.com
Now that QuickBooks is up to date with the vendor information consider using the app Tax1099.com. The program syncs to QBO and will send 1099s via email or USPS. It is a quick way to get those 1099s sent to your vendors for a relatively small cost.
Let BudgetEase Make 1099 Season a Breeze
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