1,025,655 people in Minnesota applied and were approved for Frontline Worker Pay. I just found out recently that this is taxable income, and by searching through the previous questions here about it, I learned that we need to use the 1099-MISC form to claim it. I’m someone who almost always has what TurboTax considers a simple tax return, and am able to file with the free edition. However, the 1099-MISC form isn’t included in the free edition, so TurboTax says I have to upgrade to Deluxe for $78 just to claim the frontline pay. I think this situation should be an exception and a free upgrade to the Deluxe version. Is there anything that can be done about this or does everyone in Minnesota who uses TurboTax to claim frontline pay need to pay the $78?
