1099-misc Form Printing: How to Import Data from .csv file

ezW2 software can print 1099-misc and 1096 forms for recipients on white paper. Red forms are needed for IRS copies. ezW2 can import data from .csv file and print form quickly.

If your data is saved in Excel file, you can convert it easily by clicking Excel top menu "File", then click "Save As" to save it as .csv (comma delimited) file.

If you saved data in access, sql server or other database, you can export data to .csv file first.

Sample Files to Test Import Function

If you need some data to test this import function, you can click here to download 1099 sample data file. You need to unzip the data before testing the import function.

Followings are the steps to import data

Step 1: Start ezW2 software.

Start ezW2 software. If you have not installed it, you are welcome to download the trial version and test drive it with no obligation.

ezW2 software can prepare, print and efile forms W2, W3, 1096-misc and 1099.

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Please feel free to test drive with no cost and no obligation before purchasing it. This W2 1099 software is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and other Windows computers.

Step 2: Open import data screen

You can access this screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Import 1099”.

Step 3: Import data

If your data file is opened by other application (ie: Excel) now, please close it before you import data with ezW2 software. You cannot open the same file with two applications.

Follow the instructions on screen step by step and import 1099-misc form data.

3.1- Select the data file

3.2 - Map the field for tab I

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3.3 - Map the field for tab II (optional)

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3.4 - Click the "Test Parse" button to validate data

3.5 - Click the "Import" button to save data into database

This 1099 data import feature is not available with ezW2 small business version and trial version. If you purchased the small business version, you can contact us to upgrade your version.

Note

1. Form 1096 will be generate automatically based on form 1099-misc information

2. ezW2 allows user to set up unlimited companies with one flat rate. So if you have multiple companies or you are an accountant, you can add new company by clicking top menu “Company Management->New company”

3. The .csv file data import feature, PDF print feature and efile feature are available with Enterprise version and Multiple-user version. They are not available with small business version. Click here to view ezW2 feature list)

Trouble Shooting

1. Access Violation Error
Solution: If your data file is opened by other application (ie: Excel) now, please close it before you import data with ezW2 software. You cannot open the same file with two applications. Please restart ezW2 and try it again.

2. Other errors
Solution:
1. Please download our sample data files and test the import function.

2. If our sample data file works, you can add a few rows of your data and import data again.

3. Then add more data the file and import data

Still have questions?

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1099-misc Form Printing: How to Import Data from .csv file

Sample Files to Test Import Function

Step 1: Start ezW2 software.

Step 2: Open import data screen

Step 3: Import data

Note

Trouble Shooting

Still have questions?

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