Step 10a. Enter corrections (2024)
If you find errors on the sample 1099s that printed to plain paper, you will need to make corrections. Where you choose to make the correction will determine which step comes next.
How do I correct 1099 amounts?
Choose an option. If you only need to make a few corrections, use Option 1. If you have significant changes, you may want to consider using Option 2.
Option 1. Correct 1099 amounts in Government Reporting
You can enter the correct 1099 amounts in Government Reporting. If you make the correction in Government Reporting and then print 1099s. However, you cannot reconvert 1099 tax information from Accounts Payable because the reconverted tax information will replace the corrections that you have made in Government Reporting.
Do this...
1. Use 1099 Recipients to correct the 1099 amount in Connect Government Reporting.
Open Connect Government Reporting > 1099 Recipients. Look up the 1099 vendor and then use the tabs to select a 1099 type and then enter the correct 1099 amount.
Important! Keep track of the changes that you make to 1099 amounts so you can re-enter the changes in Accounts Payable.2. Use Adjust 1099 Balances to enter the correct 1099 amount in Connect Accounts Payable.
3. Return to Step 10. Print Sample 1099s to Plain Paper.
Option 2. Correct 1099 amounts in Accounts Payable
You can enter the correct 1099 amounts in Accounts Payable. If you make the correction in Accounts Payable, you will need to return to Step 6. Convert Year-end Tax Information to reconvert the 1099 tax information.
Do this...
1. Use Adjust 1099 Balances to enter the correct 1099 amount in Connect Accounts Payable.
2. Return to Step 2. Print 1099 Reconciliation Report.
How do I correct 1099 information?
Choose an option. If you only need to make a few corrections, use Option 1. If you have significant changes, you may want to consider using Option 2.
Option 1. Correct 1099 information in Government Reporting
You can enter the correct 1099 information in Government Reporting. If you make the correction in Government Reporting and then print 1099s. However, you cannot reconvert 1099 tax information from Accounts Payable because the reconverted tax information will replace the corrections that you have made in Government Reporting.
Do this...
1. Use 1099 Recipients to correct the 1099 information in Connect Government Reporting.
Open Connect Government Reporting > 1099 Recipients. Look up the 1099 vendor and then update the vendor's 1099 information.
Important! Keep track of the changes that you make to the 1099 information so you can re-enter the changes in Accounts Payable.
2. Use Modify Existing Vendors to enter the correct 1099 information in Connect Accounts Payable.
3. Return to Step 10. Print Sample 1099s to Plain Paper.
Option 2. Correct 1099 information in Accounts Payable
You can enter the correct 1099 information in Accounts Payable. If you make the correction in Accounts Payable, you will need to return to Step 2. Print 1099 Reconciliation Report to verify the change, reconvert year-end tax information, verify the reconverted year-end tax information, and verify the information printed on the sample 1099s.
Do this...
1. Use Modify Existing Vendors to enter the correct 1099 information in Connect Accounts Payable.
2. Return to Step 2. Print 1099 Reconciliation Report.
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