DawnC
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Go to the 1099-MISC entry spot. See below or search for 1099-misc and use the jump to link.    You will be asked what the payment was for.    Choose this was for a lawsuit settlement.   

 

Answer YES to the back wages question and enter the amount of the w-2.   This will record the 1099-misc and subtract it out, leaving only the W-2 income taxable.   

 

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