I have already entered the information required for my 1099's. How do I print using preprinted forms?

[chief57]

I am using Turbo Tax for Home and Business (2017).  I need to print and put in the mail.  How do I print using preprinted forms?

[VolvoGirl]

Sorry you can’t use preprinted forms.  Are you talking About the 1099 and 1096 that goes to the IRS or about the 1099Misc to give the contractors?

[chief57]

yes.

[cpbartlett80]

OK - great!  EXCEPT the IRS doesn't accept 1099s (and 1096) not printed on their special "red" ink forms.  Why - oh why - doesn't Turbo Tax give you the format to print on those forms?  Are you really trying to force us to buy the Intuit packaged 1099/1096 forms that come with the software?  Really?  Since we've already paid for Turbo Tax?  

[VolvoGirl]

You don't need to buy another program.  You can use the Quick Employer Forms online instead of the Desktop W2/1099 reporter.  In fact if you use the Online Self Employed version or the Mac Home & Business program you can only prepare them in QEF and only efile them.  Except the ones you have to print out to give to the people.

[cpbartlett80]

Same for the Windows version of Turbo Tax Home & Business - you can save pdf versions and file 1099/1096 online but you can't print on the "official" forms and mail in.  I do this as a volunteer for 5 non-profits who don't have tax returns but DO need 1099s.  I need to use the e-files for our two businesses and my family's four personal returns.    I will check this site for printing forms - thanks for the info!   

[cpbartlett80]

Hmmm.  Quick Empolyer Forms FAQ------
"Where is COPY A of my Forms 1099 and W-2?
Quick Employer Forms only supports e-filing of the forms with the IRS and Social Security Administration. Copy A of the Form 1099 and W-2 are only used for e-filing and are not provided for printing."

So still unable to print on the blank red forms.......

[VolvoGirl]

Yes if you use QEF it efiles the forms for you.  Then you just need to print out the ones to give to the people.

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

The 1099 forms print out on plain paper.  No special forms or ink are needed.