DianeW777
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, you do this with the return you file.  Do not wait until after your file a return with the 1099-NEC.

 

You can file as though you received a W-2, but may have to file by mail if you do not have the employer identification number (EIN) of your employer (should be on the 1099-NEC). Complete the steps indicated above by @Vanessa A (entered below for your convenience. The IRS will go back to your employer for their share.  

 

  1. Scroll to Less Common Income
  2. Start next to Miscellaneous Income 
  3. Start next Other income not already reported on a form W-2 or Form 1099
  4. Yes to did you receive any other wages
  5. Continue through to Did you earn any other wages? and answer Yes
  6. Select Employee compensation that was not reported on a W-2
  7. Continue > Report your wages and select I received a 1099-Misc for this income use reason code H

This will report your wages and you will also see the information for the SS-8 along the way. You will pay only the employee share of social security and medicare taxes. Form 8919 will be included with your return, see the link below.

                                

               

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