In this blog, we'll walk you through how to Sage 50 printing 1099 vendor forms , from setting up vendors to printing the final forms.
✅ What are 1099 Forms?
1099 forms are tax documents that report income other than wages, salaries, and tips. Businesses must issue a 1099 form—typically the 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC —to any non-employee (like a freelancer or contractor) who was paid $600 or more during the tax year.
? Step-by-Step Guide to Print 1099 Vendor Forms in Sage 50
? Step 1: Verify Vendor 1099 Eligibility
Before printing the forms, ensure vendors are properly flagged for 1099 reporting:
Go to Vendors Vendor List .
Double-click on the vendor you need to update.
In the Purchase Info tab:
Check "Eligible for 1099" .
Select the 1099 Type (usually 1099-NEC ) and Box (typically Box 1 for nonemployee compensation).
Repeat this step for each applicable vendor.
? Step 2: Run the 1099 Vendor Report
To confirm data accuracy:
Navigate to Reports Forms Forms Tax Forms .
Select 1099/1096 Forms .
Run the 1099 Vendor Report to review the vendor payments and confirm the amounts match your records.
? Step 3: Print 1099 Forms
Once you've verified everything:
Go to Reports Forms Forms Tax Forms 1099/1096 .
Choose the correct tax year and form type ( 1099-NEC , 1099-MISC ).
Select Preview and Print .
Load pre-printed 1099 forms into your printer (Sage only prints the data, not the red Copy A form).
Print a test page for alignment, then proceed with the final print.
? Step 4: Print Form 1096 (If Filing by Paper)
Form 1096 summarizes all your 1099s and is required if you're submitting paper forms to the IRS .
To print:
Stay in the same Tax Forms section and choose Form 1096 .
Follow prompts to print and include it with your paper filing.
? Optional: E-file Your 1099 Forms
Sage partners with Aatrix for electronic filing. You can:
File 1099s directly to the IRS
Mail copies to vendors
Receive confirmation of filing
From the Tax Forms section, choose the eFile option and follow the on-screen steps.
? Pro Tips
Double-check TINs (Taxpayer Identification Numbers) and payment thresholds.
Print or e-file forms well before the IRS deadline (typically January 31).
Use 1099 Alignment tools in Sage if your forms don't line up correctly.
? Final Thoughts
Filing 1099 forms may feel tedious, but Sage 50 makes the process efficient— as long as you've maintained accurate vendor records . Don't wait until the last minute—review your vendor setup, run reports, and test your form alignment early.
