Understanding the Write Media Program
You print 1099 returns and distribute them to suppliers so that the suppliers have legal documents to support the information they provide to the IRS on their tax returns. To print the 1099 returns, use the Write Media program (P04515).
The Write Media program combines data from the 1099 G/L Worktable (F045141) and the 1099 A/P Worktable (F045143) to create the 1099 Merged Worktables (F04514). The program then transfers the data from the F04514 table to the form type that you send to the supplier, and to the reporting medium that you send to the IRS.
The Write Media program consists of this program and report:
The Write Media program (P04515): You use the Write 1099 Media form to select the type of 1099 return (1099-MISC, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-G, or 1099-NEC) and the form type (proof report, preprinted forms, and so on) in which to generate 1099 information. The processing options for this form specify the minimum amounts for each box, the type of return, and as well as the version, if you print 1099 forms by company.
The Write 1099 Media report (R04515): After you select the type of 1099 return and form type and click OK on the Write 1099 Media form, the system prints a report called Summary Report. This report contains summary information for the type of return you select and is followed by one of these reports:
Write 1099 Media - 1099-MISC (R045152)
Write 1099 Media - 1099-DIV (R045153)
Write 1099 Media - 1099-INT (R045154)
Write 1099 Media - Facsimiles and Proof Report (R045151)
Write 1099 Media - 1099-NEC (R045155)
- Write 1099 Media - 1099-G (R045156)
Each of the preceding reports generates and prints 1099 information. The R04515 report does not include processing options.
When you run the Write Media program, if you select Form Type Disk File Only the system generates only the 1099 Media report.
To determine the company address to print on the 1099 returns, the Write Media program compares the company number in the F04514 worktable with the address in the Company Constants table (F0010). If the values are different, the program uses the mailing address from the address book number in the F0010 table on the 1099 forms and electronic media.