Get your taxes done using TurboTax

TurboTax does not offer legal advice so you’ll have to ask an attorney whether the company violated your employment contract.

Regardless, you’ll have to file an amended return to add the income.

How do I amend my federal tax return for a prior year?

There is a process for filing income issued on a 1099-NEC that should have been reported on Form W-2.

1. Type 1099-nec in Search (the magnifying glass) in the upper right
2. Tap Jump to 1099-nec
3. On “Did you get a 1099-NEC?” answer YES
4. On “Do You Want to Enter Your 1099-NECs Now?” tap Add a 1099-NEC
5. Fill in your info on “Let’s get the info from your 1099-NEC”
6. Fill in the box on “Describe the reason for this 1099-NEC”
7. On “Does one of these uncommon situations apply?” select My employer reported this extra money on a 1099-NEC but it should have been reported on a W-2
8. On “Filing Form 8919” select I received a Form W-2 and this Form 1099-NEC, but all the income reported on this Form 1099-NEC should have been included on my Form W-2 from [employer].