What's new for Sage BusinessWorks 2026?

Sage BusinessWorks 2026 allows you to process 1099 forms for the current or previous year.

In earlier versions, process 1099 forms before closing December in Accounts Payable. Closing the Accounts Payable year resets the 1099 totals.

How do I set up a vendor to receive a 1099?

1. Select AP, Vendors, Maintain Vendors.
2. Select the vendor.
3. Select Other.
4. Enter the appropriate 1099 information.
5. Save the vendor.

See Set up the vendor 1099 information for additional instructions.

How do I verify my 1099 vendors?

Use the 1099 Worksheet to verify 1099 vendors.

1. Select AP, Vendors, 1099 Worksheet.
2. Enter 0.00 for the Minimum amount needed to report.
3. On 2026 or higher, enter the current year date range from January 1-December 31.
4. Print or preview the worksheet.
5. Review each vendor's 1099 information.

Which 1099 forms does Sage BusinessWorks support?

Sage BusinessWorks 2023 SP6 and later

• 1099-NEC
• 1099-MISC
• 1099-DIV
• 1099-INT

Sage BusinessWorks 2021 through 2023 SP5

• 1099-NEC
• 1099-MISC

What 1099 and 1096 forms do I order?

• Use blank four-part perforated forms for recipient copies.
• Print Federal copies on plain paper.
• You don't need preprinted red Federal forms.

See forms required to print 1099s for ordering information.

How does Sage BusinessWorks calculate 1099 amounts?

Sage BusinessWorks 2026 and later

Sage BusinessWorks calculates 1099 amounts using vendor check detail.

Earlier versions

The system updates AP, Vendors, Maintain Vendors, YTD, 1099 Payments when you process vendor checks.

The accumulated amount populates the vendor's 1099 form.

How do I process and print 1099 forms?

1. Print the 1099 Worksheet.
2. Enter the appropriate Minimum amount needed to report.
3. Review vendor information and totals.
4. Open AP, Vendors, 1099 Processing.
5. Process the forms through Enhanced Tax Reporting.
6. Edit information directly on the Enhanced Tax Reporting grid when needed.
7. Print the forms or eFile through Aatrix.

Can I close Accounts Payable before processing the 1099 forms?

Sage BusinessWorks 2026 and later

You can process 1099 forms before or after closing the Accounts Payable year.

Sage BusinessWorks 2025 and earlier

Process 1099 forms before closing December.

If you must close first:

1. Create a copy of your company before closing.
2. Close the live company and continue processing.
3. Use the archived company to process your 1099 forms.

What if I already closed Accounts Payable?

If you have a backup

1. Restore the backup from before year-end close to a new company ID.
2. Process the 1099 forms from the restored company.

If you don't have a backup

1. Create a Custom Report showing vendor payments for the calendar year.
2. Determine the appropriate 1099 totals.
3. Manually enter the amounts during 1099 processing.

Why is Box 1 missing for a 1099-NEC?

1. Select AP, Vendors, 1099 Processing.
   
2. Verify you selected the correct 1099 Form Type.
3. Process each 1099 Form Type separately.

How do I correct an incorrect 1099 form type?

The correction depends on whether you've already submitted the form.

See correct a vendor that received the wrong 1099 form type for available correction options.

How do I correct a 1099 that I already eFiled?

Contact Aatrix for assistance correcting previously eFiled 1099 forms.