LeonardS
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Your net settlement will be reported on Form 1040 Schedule 1 Line 8 other income.  To enter your net settlement from form 1099-MISC follow these steps.

 

  • With TurboTax open select  Wages & Income.
  • Scroll down to Less Common Income and select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
  • On the next page, select Other reportable income
  • On the page, Other Taxable Income enter Net Settlement In Program in the description. 

This will put the income on Schedule 1 Line 8 of your  Form 1040, as required by the IRS.  You will pay state and federal income tax on the amount, but it will not be subject to self-employment tax.

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