Hello there, EFM2.

I acknowledge that this circumstance may have caused you stress.

There has been an update that the IRS no longer requires Form 1096 when filing electronically. If you need to file them, you'll have to fill out Forms and email them to the IRS.  

In addition, you might find this article helpful for finalizing this year's payroll and preparing for the next using QBO Payroll: Year-end checklist for QuickBooks Online Payroll.

Please keep us posted in the comments if you have other 1099 concerns. We in the Community are always ready to assist.