Thank you for the prompt response, snagy1953. I would love to help you with your contractor in QuickBooks Online.

Once the contractor is made inactive, the old profile won't tie into the new one. To combine the transactions, what we can do is merge them.

Here's how:

1. At the left navigation panel, select Expenses.
2. Click the Vendors tab.
3. Select the name of the old contractor.
4. Click Edit.
5. In the Vendor display name, enter the exact name that you put for the new one.
6. Select Yes.

Regarding their 1099s, once you create a new profile and merge it with the old one, it won't show up as a duplicate.

Additionally, you can check this article on generating reports to give you an overview of different aspects of your business: Run reports in QuickBooks Online.

I'm only a post away if you need more help with your contractors in QuickBooks. I'd be delighted to help you out again. Have a wonderful day.