Field Definitions: AP 1099 Types Form

The following is a list of field descriptions for the AP 1099 Types form. Many of the descriptions include links to other topics that provide additional information about or related to the topic.

1099 Type

The 1099 Type field on the AP 1099 Types form.

Enter a code, up to 10 characters, that will identify the 1099 Form type. Vista™ software provides the standard MISC (Miscellaneous) 1099 type, but you must set up any others that your company uses.

1099 types are used for accumulating 1099 amounts. For filing purposes, acceptable 1099 types are:

  • MISC (Miscellaneous Income)
  • INT (Interest Income)
  • NEC (Non-employee Compensation)
  • DIV (Dividends/Distributions)
Note: When processing 1099s, the form type determines what application you must use. If you need to e-file and/or print Forms 1099-MISC, DIV, or INT, you must use Aatrix. If you need to e-file Form 1099-NEC, you can use Aatrix or Vista; however, if using Vista, you can only generate the e-file and save it locally for submission to the IRS..

If you are using 1099 types only for informational or reporting purposes, and not for filing, any type is acceptable.

Description

The Description field on the AP 1099 Types form.

Enter a description, up to 30 characters of the 1099 type. This is for your reference, that is, your entry doesn't appear in any reports or forms.