Hello there, @drviva.

Let me help and guide you with mapping accounts to 1099 - MISC categories in QuickBooks Online (QBO). 

It's important to report the total payments in the correct boxes when preparing 1099-MISC forms. To categorize 1099 payments to coordinate with the boxes, please follow these steps: 

1. Go to the Payroll menu, and then choose Contractors.
2. Click on Prepare 1099s, and then select Let's get started.
3. Review the information in the Company section and click on Next.
4. In the Account section, this is where you will have to categorize accounts. On the categories page, select the checkbox next to all the 1099 boxes that fit the type of contractor payments you make.
5. Review the payment totals for each box. If you don’t see all of the payments you expect, check that the list shows the right tax year and type of vendor (they should meet the 1099 threshold).
6. Excluded payments are typically those paid by credit card, which is reported to the IRS by the credit card issuer. Once you're done, click on Next.
7. In the Contractors section, review the contractors' information and click on Next. 
8. Click on Finish preparing 1099s.
9. Select Go to 1099 E-File Service to e-file your 1099s.

I've also added these handy articles that you can check about 1099:

• What is a 1099 and do I need to file one?
• Troubleshoot common 1099 issues

Leave a comment below if you have other questions. I'm always here to help. Take care!