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QEF 1099 Upload Error

Red55 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:50:56 GMT

I am experiencing an issue uploading last years tax return files into QEF to set up 1099's. Last year I the 1099's were created via desktop. This year I want to QEF for electronic filing. I am getting an error message when uploading last year's return. What do I do?

Re: QEF 1099 Upload Error

CatinaT1 — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:33:49 GMT

There are 2 possibilities for this. Either you are using wrong type of tax file for extracting the information or the file might be corrupted or has some missing information.

If this does not solve your issue, please call TurboTax Customer service.  Here is a link:  Turbo Tax Customer Service

Re: QEF 1099 Upload Error

LenaH — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:46:59 GMT

If you are still getting an error, it would be helpful to have a TurboTax ".tax2022" file that is experiencing this issue when trying to upload to 2023 QEF. You can send us a “diagnostic” file that has your “numbers” but not your personal information. If you would like to do this, here are the instructions on your prior year TurboTax Desktop:

Click on Online in the top left menu of TurboTax CD/Download for Windows
Select 'Send Tax File to Agent'
Write down or send an image of your token number then place in this issue.
We can then review your exact scenario for a solution.
Please also tell us any states included in the return.

We will then be able to see exactly what you are seeing and provide you with a resolution.

@Red55