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The 1099-NEC can be entered for self-employment income and for other income that is not self-employment. 

 

Since the 1099-NEC you received was not for self-employment, follow these instructions so that it won't be considered self-employment income.

 

In your return, go to:

 

  1. Wages & Income
  2. Other Common Income
  3. Select Income from a 1099-NEC
  4. Enter the payer's name
  5. EIN Number
  6. Amount you received
  7. Describe the reason for this 1099-NEC = State what it was for
  8. Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
  9. Click This is not money earned as an employee or self-employed individual, 

 

 

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