how do i create a 1099 for an employee

molly.waymire · ‎January 30, 2026

VolvoGirl · ‎January 30, 2026

You give employees a W2. 1099NEC is for others like sub contractors, indendent contractor etc.

How to prepare 1099 & W2
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/forms/help/how-do-i-create-w-2-and-1099-forms-in-turbotax/00/25869

Quick Employer Forms FAQ
https://quickemployerforms.intuit.com/faq.htm

You need to give a 1099NEC to anyone you paid $600 or more to for the year. But not to corporations or for merchandise. You send the IRS a copy of the 1099NEC with the transmittal summary form 1096. These are due to the person by Jan 31 and to the IRS by Jan 31 also.

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VolvoGirl · ‎January 30, 2026

You give employees a W2. 1099NEC is for others like sub contractors, indendent contractor etc.

How to prepare 1099 & W2
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/forms/help/how-do-i-create-w-2-and-1099-forms-in-turbotax/00/25869

Quick Employer Forms FAQ
https://quickemployerforms.intuit.com/faq.htm

You need to give a 1099NEC to anyone you paid $600 or more to for the year. But not to corporations or for merchandise. You send the IRS a copy of the 1099NEC with the transmittal summary form 1096. These are due to the person by Jan 31 and to the IRS by Jan 31 also.