Video & Printed Instructions

Watch the short video clip for a quick tour. You may also Print W2 / 1099 Instructions in PDF format.

Getting Started

This article assumes you have already printed employee W2's and are now ready to proceed with vendor 1099's. If you are doing 1099's only please read the first several sections of the W2 Instructions.

1099 Instructions

This section applies only to vendor 1099's.

IRS Instructions

Click the 1099 Instructions button to view or print instructions from the IRS.

Create Vendor Tracking Items

Before you issue 1099's to your vendors you'll need to create tracking items and assign them to the appropriate vendors. Learn how to Create Tracking Items.

1. Create a Tracking Group called something like "1099 Categories". The Group Type should be "Single Item" so a vendor may be assigned just one item. Within the group create three Tracking Items as follows:



Rent - Use this item to mark any Vendor who might require a 1099-Misc for payments associated with Rent.

Other Income - Use this item to mark any Vendors who might require a 1099-Misc for payments associated with Other Income.

Nonemployee Comp - Use this item to mark any Vendors who might require a 1099-Misc for payments associated with Nonemployee Compensation.

2. To assign a tracking item go to the Expenses & Ledger module.
   1. Look Up the Vendor (so their name is highlighted).
   2. Click the tracking icon on the toolbar (looks like a list).

   

   3. Then mark the appropriate 1099 category for this vendor (if any).

Choose Tracking Codes

Within the 1099 software you'll choose the tracking items (codes) created above.

1. From the Procare Home screen go to Utilities > Procare Extras > W-2s and 1099s.
2. At the main screen of the W-2 / 1099 Program click Choose Tracking Categories.



3. At the Map 1099 Boxes screen:
   1. Select the Vendor Tracking Category (or group) created above like "1099 Categories".
   2. For each box select the Tracking Item that goes with it.

   

   3. The "Include vendors where this minimum amount has been paid" box should normally be left to the default value which may change each year.
   4. Click Exit. This will import data from the Expenses & Ledger module to the 1099's.

Review & Edit 1099's

You must review the 1099's for accuracy. You may also make any manual changes, if needed.

1. Click Form 1099 Edit and review the boxes for each vendor by selecting their name (left side).



Note: If none of your vendors are required to receive 1099's the screen will come up blank. This would happen if none were marked for Rents, Other Income, or Nonemployee Compensation; or payments to them did not exceed the dollar threshold needed.

2. Make any manual changes as needed, for example you can change a number or type data in another box. Use the BACKSPACE key (on your keyboard) to remove existing information from a box.
3. Click New Vendor if you need to issue a 1099 to a vendor who is not already in Procare. If you add a vendor this way, they are included for 1099’s only and are not saved within the Expenses & Ledger module.



4. If you are reporting state information select the state for box 17. To add additional states click Exit once, then click the Sate ID numbers button and choose Add State. When finished, return to the Form 1099 edit screen.



5. When you have reviewed all your 1099’s and are satisfied with their accuracy, click Exit.

Print Forms 1099 and 1096

1. Click Print 1099's and 1096.



2. Select your Printer.
3. Choose a Font. The IRS recommends 12 point Courier.



4. Click Print Test Page. You may print the sample on an actual 1099 or on plain, white paper. If using plain paper hold the sample page up to the light against a real 1099 form to check for proper alignment.



Note: Do not use a photo copy of the 1099 as a test page. Most copiers will magnify the page and the copy will not be the exact size of the original.

5. If needed, click Adjust Printer to modify your printer alignment then print another test page. Use the Left/Right and Up/Down arrows (on screen) to make any needed adjustments. Positive numbers move the print area down or to the right. Negative numbers move the print area up or to the left.



6. Ready to print? Place the first set of 1099 forms in your printer, for example "Copy A". Click Print 1099s. There is no print preview. The forms will print immediately. Repeat for "Copy B" then "Copy C", etc.



7. Place the 1096 summary form in your printer. Click Print the 1096. Review the totals on screen. You cannot make changes at this point. Click Print.