Pleased to see you here in the Community, @Double Hung.

I'm here to help remove a sub-account in your Chart of Accounts associated in the 1099 Preferences in QuickBooks.

To delete or remove the accounts association in the 1099 Preferences, here's how:

1. Click the Edit menu at the top.
2. Select Preferences on the drop-down
3. Choose Tax: 1099 on the left pane.
4. Go to Company Preferences tab.
5. Under “If you want to map your account to boxes on Form 1099-MISC” , choose Click here.
6. Look for the sub-account that you need to remove.
7. Click the drop-down and select Omit this payment from 1099.
8. Once done, select Save and Close.

You can also refer to this article for more information: QuickBooks 1099 Wizard.

After that, go back to your Chart of Accounts and you should be able to remove that sub-account.

That'll do it! If you're getting the same issue, please let me know by leaving a comment below. You can do that by clicking the Reply button. I'm always here whenever you need help.

FritzF - I have the exact same issue that @DoubleHung described (moving a sub-account) with one particular account. I was able to move a number of other accounts without problem. This particular account is not even listed in the 1099 Mapping list. Any advice on how to resolve this issue?

Hi there, @HenningvdW.

I'd be more than happy to assist you in moving a sub-account in your QuickBooks, but I have some questions about your concern first​.

So that I can provide you with the best information, may I know if you're using QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop? Also, are you receiving a specific error or message when moving the sub-account? To add the details of your issue, you can add a comment below.

I look forward to your reply and further assisting you.

FritzF, the message received is "You cannot change the level of an account that is associated with a 1099 category. To change the level of this account, you must first delete its association in the 1099 Preferences."   I checked the 1099 mapping list under the Preferences/Tax: 1099/Company Preferences (requires single-user mode) and by selecting "click here" following the words " Form 1099-MISC".

This opened a new window with a table "Accounts used for 1099". The account in question was not listed.

After some further research and more attempts to change the sub-account (without success) I came back to this window. Out of curiosity, I changed the selection in the pull-down from "Show 1099 accounts" to "Show all accounts" and - surprise - the account in question was listed. I changed the setting for the account to "Omit these payments from 1099" and was able to change the sub-account.

Problem solved, after three hours of attempts, research, and talking with our resident QuickBooks experts.

Hi again, @HenningvdW.

Thanks for your prompt response.

Congratulations! Glad to know that you've successfully move the sub-account.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us again here in the Community. I'd be glad to answer any additional questions that you may have. Take care and enjoy the rest of the week!

I am trying to do the same think in QBO and have posted the question. Now I have received an email saying a reply has been posted....but I don't know how to get to it.

Hi there, newyorktutor.

Thanks for joining the QuickBooks Community. I'd like to make sure you'll be able to view the response from the question you posted.

You can go directly to the Notification icon to view any response posted on the question you posted. The feed will also show you an alert from any questions posted or commented by you.

Here's a direct link to QuickBooks Community:

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/community/US-QuickBooks-Community/ct-p/community-us

I've also attached a screenshot for more information about the Notification feed location:

I'll be on the lookout for your reply to further assist you with any question you have. Wishing your business continued success.

Oooooooh. Now I see it. Thanks for the link - and the instruction. Very helpful

This works

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Re: Removing 1099 preference from accounts...

more specifically removing an accounts that is listed in The Wizard as 'Accounts used for 1099'.  Can you help?

How do I add or remove accounts listed in the Wizard as 'accounts used for 1099'

Another way to ask, Where does the Wizard pull this list from?  I find no place to tag an account that are to be considered in the Wizard.  This seems to be the best starting point of control for the production of the 1099.  Select the accounts to be used and remove the accounts that are not used for 1099. Then map the account to the proper box for the 1099.

I am using Desktop version of QB.  FYI - I do understand for 2020 we now have 1099-NEC

Billy49

Hi there, Billy.

I can share with you some information about the QuickBooks 1099 Wizard.

The accounts used for 1099 are coming from your Chart of Accounts. When preparing your Federal 1099, you can either omit some accounts or apply them to the desired boxes.

For more tips about preparing and filing 1099s in QuickBooks Desktop, I recommend checking out these links:

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop
• 1099 E-File: QuickBooks Desktop setup, troubleshooting, & FAQs
• Which contractors need 1099s?

Moreover, here's an article you can read more about preparing your year-end forms and taxes: Year-end checklist for QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

If you need additional help with 1099 and other QuickBooks forms, please let me know by adding a comment below. I'm always here to help. Have a good one!

Thanks.  You have confirmed my thoughts that the list starts with the Chart of Accounts by DESIGN and not be my input.  Nor I have found no way to Delete or Add, that is do my own selection THEN point to the box on the 1099.

Thanks again for your response.

Billy49

this still does not work. Any other ideas? 

Thanks for joining us here, @scott2000.

I'm here to share some insights about the 1099 accounts. QuickBooks listed boxes (accounts) for Form 1099 for your convenience.

To learn more details about each box, see this article: Understand payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.

If you're unsure to what payment type you have to make to your contractors, please consult an accountant. You can visit our site to find accountants based on US: Find a ProAdvisor.

Additionally, here's an article that'll help you get answers to common 1099 questions. 

 In case you need help managing vendor-related tasks, browse this link to go to the page. It has topics with articles to guide you along: Enter expenses, pay bills, write checks, and manage suppliers.

Still have questions? Drop them below and I'll be happy to answer them for you. Take care and have a wonderful day ahead

I have the exact same problem, but when I go to company preferences and edit 1099 and it takes me to the 1099 drop down, that account already says Omit these payments from 1099.  I'm on QB desktop.  HELP!

Hi Blaze14,

Thank you for joining in on the thread. I'm here to help you check this further.

First, let's back up your company file before we change anything. After that, toggle the account in the 1099 setup by mapping it to any boxes, say Box 7, and save it. Then, toggle it back to Omit these payments from 1099 and save it as well. This step will refresh the flow of information.

After toggling, you can go to your Chart of Accounts and edit the account in concern.

If you still receive the same warning, please run the Verify and Rebuild Data utilities to check any damaged data that caused this behavior and to fix it. Then, edit the account in the Chart of Accounts again.

Feel free to send an update after trying the steps I shared. We're just right here to continue helping you.

I have an account that is mapped to an 1099-NEC that should be 1099-MISC.  Quickbooks won't let me change the mapping at all.  I can't remove it or change it.  I've followed the directions above and it's not working for me.

Hello there, @TOV. 

I see you've spent time and effort remapping the new NEC 1099s.

Since the issue is only happening to one of your clients, we can run the Verify and Rebuild Data within the company file to see if this is a specific issue to that file. This also provides information on how we can fix other problems in QBDT.

1. Go to the File menu.
2. Select Utilities.
3. Click Verify Data. Then, select OK to close all windows.
4. Then, go back to the File menu.
5. Select Rebuild Data under Utilities.
6. QuickBooks will ask you to make a backup before rebuilding your company file, select OK.
7. Once the rebuild is done, click OK.

To gather more details about filing and printing forms, we can visit these articles:

• Create and file 1099s with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Print your 1099 and 1096 forms.

Feel free to comment below if you have any concerns with mapping accounts and with your 1099's forms. I'm here to help. 

I tried this and I do not get a drop down option to Remove Account.

I don't have a drop down box that says Omit these from payments