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Here is how to report a 1099-NEC from a class-action lawsuit

 

  • Federal
  • Wages and Income
  • Income from 1099-NEC
  • Answer the question about who received the 1099-NEC and who paid you
  • Fill in the amount from Box 1
  • Describe the reason for this 1099-NEC as Class Action Lawsuit
  • Does one of these uncommon situations apply? - Select This was money from a lawsuit settlement
  • Answer the question about back wages and fill in amount that was for back wages if any


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