Can you make a w2 through Quickbook instead of 1099?

Hello there, @aramirez!

Yes, you can create W-2s in QuickBooks Online (QBO) instead of a 1099. Depending on how you have set up your payroll tax, your W-2s will be filed automatically, or you will have to e-file them through QuickBooks.

To create a W-2, you will first need to add the contractor as an employee. If you choose to manage the payment and filing process with the agencies yourself, you will need to e-file your W-2s using the steps below. Please note that you cannot print the employer copies from QuickBooks, but you can print copies to send to your employees.

1. Sign in to your QuickBooks Online account.
2. Select Taxes, then Payroll tax.
3. Select Filings.
4. From W-2 Copies A & D (employer), select File.
5. Select Annual Forms, then W-2 Copies A & D (employer).
6. Select Continue.
7. If prompted, tell us whether or not one or more employees were active participants in a retirement plan during the tax year.
8. On the Employer Copies: Form W-2 page, select View to open Acrobat Reader.
9. Review and print Copy D (Employer's copy) for your records.
10. Select Submit to authorize us to file Copy A of Form W-2 electronically for you.

After we have processed your W-2 filing, we will send you a confirmation email. You can also check the status of your filing on the status page using the following steps:

1. Select Taxes, then Payroll tax.
2. Select Payroll forms or filings, then W-2.

Moreover, you can also print your W-2 forms and distribute them to your employees by January 31st. Alternatively, your employees can view their W-2s online in QuickBooks Workforce.

Additionally, you can check out the outlined article for more insights and detailed information on how to run payroll reports in QuickBooks Online.

Please add a comment below for more questions about other payroll-related topics in QuickBooks Online. I'm sure to help anytime. Have a great day!