where on the website do I go to download or import a 1099 file into turbotax
See this TurboTax support FAQ for importing a Form 1099 - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/import-1099s/L2hPcduMb_US_en_US
There are nearly two dozen kinds of 1099's. What kind(s) are you trying to import?