JulieS
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Yes, this is resolved. You just need to enter the information following the instructions.

 

If you have already entered your 1099-MISC incorrectly, you will need to delete your 1099-MISC and Schedule C.

 

If your PFL is on a 1099-MISC and you have received an error message about Schedule C and you do not have a business (including gig work), you need to delete the problem forms first.

 

If you are using TurboTax Online:

From inside the return, scroll down to Tax Tools on the bottom of the left side menu.

  1. Select Tools.
  2. Click on Delete a form (third on the list at the bottom of the screen).
  3. Find Form 1099-MISC on the list of forms.
  4. Click Delete to the right.
  5. Confirm your Delete.
  6. Find Schedule C on the list of forms.
  7. Click Delete to the right.
  8. Confirm your Delete.
  9. Click Continue in the lower right. 
  10. Click Continue with my return.

If you are using the Desktop version (disc or download):

  1. Click Forms toward the upper right corner. 
  2. Find Form 1099-MISC on the list on the left.
  3. Highlight it, then click Delete in the lower left corner of the reading pane.
  4. Find Schedule C on the list on the left.
  5. Highlight it, then click Delete in the lower left corner of the reading pane.
  6. Click on Step by Step in the upper right corner to return to the interview.
  7.  

After deleting the forms, run the Federal review or Smart Check to make sure all the error messages are resolved.

 

To enter the 1099-MISC for PFL:

  1. Select Federal on the left side menu.
  2. Select Income and Expenses toward upper left.
  3. Expand/ scroll down the list and find the section called, Less Common Income.
  4. Scroll all the way down and select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
  5. Select Other income not already reported on a Form W-2 or Form 1099
  6. Answer the first question Yes.
  7. Click Continue until you get to the page titled, Any Other Earned Income?
  8. Answer Yes and click Continue.
  9. Select Other and click Continue.
  10. Enter a description and amount on this page, click Continue.
  11.  
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