Hi there, hopebj.
Thank you for reaching out to the Community. When entering a payment method using a check in QuickBooks Desktop, it's important to keep in mind that check payments do not come with a payment number. Instead of a check number, I recommend utilizing the Doc Number field and labeling "PayPal" in the column field. This way, you can quickly locate payments within your financial records. Taking this step can help streamline your payment process and ensure accurate documentation and up-to-date.
I'd recommend checking out this article to learn more about 1099 boxes and how the system populates them: Understanding payment categories for the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.
Also, you may want to check out this article as your reference to answer the most commonly asked questions about 1099 forms and how you can prepare for the tax season in QBDT: Get answers to your 1099 questions.
Don't hesitate to get back here and reply to me if you have follow-up questions. You can also post new questions if you need anything else in the future.
