Vanessa A
Employee Tax Expert

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Are you saying that they did NOT pay you anything at all, but they sent you a 1099 saying they paid you $10,000?

 

If so, you will still need to enter the 1099 on your return that they sent you and then back the income out.

 

You will need to enter the 1099-Misc income and then back it out as a negative number to offset the income that is not taxable.

 

To enter the 1099 as non-self-employment income take the following steps:

  • Income
  • 1099-MIsc under Other Common Income
  • Enter the information from the 1099-MIsc
  • Continue through and say the work does NOT involve work that is like your main job
  • Select the years you received it
  • Say no, to did this involve an intent to earn money

Then you will take the following steps to remove the income:

  • Income
  • Less Common Income
  • Miscellaneous Income
  • Other Reportable Income
  • Answer Yes to Any Other Taxable Income
  • Enter the description such as 1099-received but not paid
  • Enter the amount on the 1099-Misc as a negative number. 

 

You can also report a Tax Scam to the IRS.  Forms in the link allow you to mail, fax or file it online. 

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