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If you are trying to map the account and change the Apply payments to this 1099 box drop-down. Just follow the steps below: 

1. Close the Print/e-file 1099 forms window. Go back to the Vendors menu, hover 1099 Forms, and select the Print/e-file 1099 forms again.
2. Select Form 1099-MISC and click Get started.
3. Click Continue until the third step (Map Accounts).
4. Find the account you want to use on the 1099-NEC. Under Apply payments to this 1099 box column, select Omit these payments from 1099.
5. Press Save & Close.

Once done, go back to the 1099-NEC account mapping. You should now be able to change the Apply payments to this 1099 box drop-down. here's a guide on how to print your 1099s and provide copies to your contractors: Print your 1099 forms. On the other hand, in order to print 3-part 1099s, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve updated to the current release of QuickBooks Desktop. Just follow other troubleshooting solutions in this link: Print 3-part 1099s in QuickBooks Desktop.

Feel free to browse this link here if you need help with adding and managing your tax forms. It'll route you to our general payroll topics with articles.

If there's anything else that I can help you with aside from the 1099 forms concern, please let me know in the comments below. I'll be here to lend a hand. Keep safe always.