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Once you input your 1099-NEC, you should answer all of the questions after the input screen so it flows to your return correctly. If it has not been assigned to either Other Income or a Schedule C (self-employment income), TurboTax will give you an error message. If you would like to classify your 1099-NEC as hobby income, you will have to report it as Other Income. It is important to note that hobby-related expenses can no longer be deducted. 

Please follow the instructions below:  

1. Open your return.
2. Search for 1099-NEC with the magnifying glass tool at the top of the page.
3. Click on the Jump to 1099-NEC link at the top of the search results. 
4. Click Edit next to your 1099-NEC. 
5. Continue past the information entered. 
6. Describe the reason for your 1099-NEC. 
7. Choose the option This is not money earned as an employee or self-employed individual, it is from a sporadic acitivity or hobby (this is not common) on the page Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
8. The amount from your 1099-NEC will flow to Other Income. 

Now, your 1099-NEC will flow your income to Other Income (Line 8z of Schedule 1). 

1. Click on Tax Tools on the left hand side.
2. Click on Tools.
3. Click on View Tax Summary.
4. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left hand side.
5. Search for Schedule 1 - Additional Income & Adjustments to Income.
6. A description of your Other Income and the amount should be listed in Line 8z.