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ydc
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1099_NEC

Why is Turbo Tax asking me to describe reason for 1099-NEC?

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MaryK4
Employee Tax Expert

1099_NEC

The IRS considers most nonemployee compensation self-employment income, for which you need to file a Schedule C.  See How to File Taxes with IRS Form 1099-NEC - TurboTax

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