Thank you, @MaryM428 !
Just a side question. The check that I received was a total of roughly $2,800, which according to the lawsuit documents, it is comprised of 1/2 backwages (thus the W-2 that had federal and state taxes withheld) and 1/2 "non-wage income for interest, liquidated damages, and any statutory or civil penalties available under any applicable local, state, and federal laws. Accordingly, IRS Forms W- 2 and 1099-MISC for your Settlement Payment are enclosed. You will need these Forms when you file your tax return for the period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020."
Therefore, I am under the assumption I would have to file the W-2 and the 1099-MISC, but TurboTax is then asking of the $1,583.57 is "Taxable Attorney's Fees." After reading articles, it seems like attorney's fees that are paid directly to the attorney's are taxable to me, so I would enter the $1,583.57 in the box. This then creates TurboTax to create a Schedule C - even though I am not self-employed by any means. Is this correct? If so, then what would I put for the Schedule C information, e.g. business name/description, etc?
