To create 1099 MISC forms from TurboTax Business for a contractor who did work for you during 2017, take the following steps:
- You will need to go to the opening screen in TurboTax Business by selecting File at the top of the screen and then select "Open tax return."
- Then scroll down to Prepare Employee & Contractor Paperwork. Select Prepare W-2/1099.
- This will bring you to a screen where you can select the option to create the 1099 forms online (where you can also e-file the government copy as well as print copies for the recipient and yourself as payer) OR to create the 1099 forms on your computer (no e-file government copy, but can print copies for recipient and yourself as payer.)
- If you select to create the forms online, you will be brought to a separate program (Quick Employer Forms) where you can create 1099 MISC forms to print and mail to recipients as well as to e-file them to the Federal Government. You can use your same TurboTax ID and password to access Quick Employer Forms. Follow the instructions on screens.
- If you select to create the forms on your computer, follow the screens for instruction.