How do I create W-2 and 1099 forms for my employees or contractors?

by TurboTax •   533
Updated December 11, 2025 4:20 AM

If you're a business owner, you may need to create W-2 and 1099 forms (including 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC) for your employees or contractors.

Select your product and follow the instructions to create W-2s and 1099s using Quick Employer Forms.

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  • Open TurboTax.

  • Select File.

  • Select Create 1099s/W-2s.

  • Follow the instructions to create forms online for your employees or contractors.

To access existing Quick Employer Forms:

  • Go to the Quick Employer Forms site and sign in.

  • On the My Businesses page, select the name of the business you're working on.

  • On the Forms page you'll see a list of all the forms created for this business.

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