TurboTax Desktop is making me file the wrong form?

brockmcc22 · ‎April 13, 2022

I'm trying to file for 2020 and i recieved a 1099-NEC but TurboTax Desktop is trying to make me fill out a form as a sole proprietor as if this is my actual business; i just worked for the company. Smart check says i have 20 entries to review but I dont have half the information it expects me to have and im not about to claim to own the company

DavidD66 · ‎April 13, 2022

The company was treating you like a contractor, which is self employment. Income reported on a 1099-NEC is Non-Employee Compensation. It is reported on Schedule C - Self-Employment income and expenses. You will also be able to deduct any expenses you had for that "business". So, if effect, did have a business,

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DavidD66 · ‎April 13, 2022

The company was treating you like a contractor, which is self employment. Income reported on a 1099-NEC is Non-Employee Compensation. It is reported on Schedule C - Self-Employment income and expenses. You will also be able to deduct any expenses you had for that "business". So, if effect, did have a business,

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