Correcting Contractor's 1099 Electronically

If you found another form filer that supports electronic correction, you can file electronically. Below is the process to fix the payee name according to IRS Publication 1220 (Specifications for Electronic Filing of Forms) (PDF, page 23).

 

Alternatively, you can just file on paper.

I know that for a W-2, so long as the first four characters of the last name are correct, what comes after doesn't matter and a correction is really not necessary for a simple one character type - so long as it's not any of the first four characters. I don't know if that holds true for a 1099-MISC, but I would expect it to.

 

I wouldn't worry about it if the ssn is correct.

 

How can I correct a Form 1099 or W-2 that has already been sent and accepted by the IRS or SSA?

 

QEF does not support corrected forms at this time. Once the original e-filing is accepted:

To file a corrected W-2, go to the SSA website and file the corrected form, W-2C electronically. You can also use the IRS website for forms and instructions.

To file a corrected 1099, use the IRS website forms and instructions for corrections.

 

From the QEF faq https://quickemployerforms.intuit.com/faq.htm#CorrectForms

Thanks. SSN is correct, everything except the third letter on the last name is correct. I accidentally typed the wrong vowel. 

Thanks. It's the third character that's off on the last name. 

I would not bother doing a correction for this form as it doesn't matter.