Employees and payroll

I'd like to provide some information about importing contractors, Michelle.

Uploading payroll contractors directly to QuickBooks Online (QBO) isn't available. Instead, you'll need to add them as vendors first. Once added as vendors, you can update their profiles with tax details and payment preferences to configure them as payroll contractors.

As a workaround, you can follow my colleagues' recommendations by editing the list and checking the Track payments for 1099 box. If you need to add a large number of contractors, you can also use a third-party app to upload them directly into QBO. Visit the QuickBooks App Store or the Find Integrations page to explore supported apps.

We're still available for any follow-up questions about importing your new contractors to QBO.