Before you begin

• Set up each applicable vendor as a 1099 vendor.
• Verify the vendor's 1099 form type and box number.
• Review vendor totals before processing forms.
• Install the latest supported Sage BusinessWorks version and updates.
• Manually process any unsupported 1099 form types.
• Enter individual vendors' first and last names in Maintain Vendors, Other.
• Federal 1099 and 1096 forms print on plain paper.
• For step-by-step instructions, see Process 1099s.pdf.

Process 1099 forms

1. Select AP, Vendors, 1099 Processing.
2. Select Create new 1099.
3. Select the appropriate form type:
   • 1099-MISC
   • 1099-NEC
   • 1099-DIV
   • 1099-INT
4. Enter the Minimum amount needed to report.
5. Verify the Federal ID # and State ID #.
6. Click OK.
7. If prompted for a form update, select Automatic Update.
8. Review the information in the Enhanced Tax Reporting grid.
9. Make any necessary corrections.
10. Continue through the form processing screens.
11. Print the forms or complete the electronic filing process.

Sage BusinessWorks 2026 and later

Sage BusinessWorks 2026 uses check detail records for 1099 processing.

You can process 1099 forms for the current or previous year, including after closing December in Accounts Payable.

Sage BusinessWorks 2025 and earlier

Process 1099 forms before closing December in Accounts Payable.

Save a draft 1099

1. While working in Enhanced Tax Reporting, select File, Save.
2. Enhanced Tax Reporting saves the unfinished form as a draft.

Save a completed 1099

After printing or eFiling the forms, Enhanced Tax Reporting saves the completed forms in history with a Record status.

See saving or accessing saved 1099s for additional information.

Correct 1099 information

You can edit vendor information, amounts, or TIN information directly in the Enhanced Tax Reporting grid.

To correct a previously processed form:

1. Select AP, Vendors, 1099 Processing.
2. Select Open saved 1099.
3. Open the applicable form.
4. Correct the information as needed.
5. Continue processing the corrected form.

See correcting vendor 1099s for additional correction instructions. 

• To correct a previously completed return, select Open saved 1099.
  • To correct a previous year 1099, you need to restore to a new id.

Additional information

For answers to common questions about vendor setup, calculations, forms, year-end processing, and corrections, see 1099 frequently asked questions.