printing the check is a convenience, You can hand write checks if you wish.

if the check is entered in QB, and payable to the vendor

AND the expense for the check uses an expense account that is mapped to the 1099 – yes it will be included when QB calculates 1099 […]

Resolution for 'check is not printed issue: 'Will a check amount be included in vendors 1099 even though a check is not printed?' available: Yes.

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