Irene2805
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After you file

You can enter the income reported on the 1099-NEC in TurboTax as "Less Common Income," which is reported on line 8 of 1040 Schedule 1 and will not generate Schedule C or SE tax.  Please use the following steps:

  1. Miscellaneous Income, using these steps:
  2. Click on Federal > Wages & Income   
  3. In the Less Common Income section , click on the Start/Update box next to Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
  4. On the Let's Work on Any Miscellaneous Income screen, click the Start/Update box next to Other reportable income.
  5. On the screen, Any Other Taxable Income? click the Yes box. 
  6.  On the next screen, Other Taxable Income, enter a description and the amount.  Click Continue
  7. The amount entered will appear on line 8 of Schedule 1 of the 1040.

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