I get a monthly stipend for going to school from a program in partnership with my employer. Why is this being put on a Schedule C when I am not self employed?

[cr0wt4x]

I understand I have to pay taxes on this amount ($3,900) but TurboTax counting it as self-employment means I'm getting nothing on my refund.

[ColeenD3]

What form was it reported on? If it was a 1099-NEC, then you either have to include it on Schedule C or get a corrected version.

[cr0wt4x]

I received a 1099-MISC.

[JeffreyR77]

The payments should be reported in Box 3 Other Income on the Form 1099-MISC.  Schedule C is not required for these payments and they are not subject to self-employment tax.

You can delete the 1099-MISC and report the income as Other Uncommon Income, Other Miscellaneous Income, Other Taxable Income.

[Rick19744]

@JeffreyR77 while I agree this isn't subject to SE tax, if you look at the screen shot you provided, TT specifically states "Do not enter income reported on form 1099-MISC".

[JeffreyR77]

Agree.  This was provided as a workaround.