When you are entering the Form 1099-NEC you need to indicate that this was not an intent to earn money nor was it income from your current employer. Follow the screens carefully and the income will be entered on your tax return as ordinary income and Not self-employment income.
To enter a Form 1099-NEC that is not for self-employment -
Click on Federal (Personal using Home & Business)
Click on Wages & Income (Personal Income using Home & Business)
Scroll down to Other Common Income
On Form 1099-NEC, click the start or update button
