Business & farm

The income can be reported without actually entering the 1099-MISC. You should delete that and then enter the income as indicated below based on your decision. First delete your Form 1099-MISC using the link below for your TurboTax version. Keep the form in your file.

• If you're using TurboTax Online software and need to delete a form, click here.
• If you're using TurboTax Desktop software and need to delete a form, click here.

If you consider this to be self employment, and may be doing consulting regularly you can report it as such.

• Where do I enter Schedule C?

If this was a one time requested consultation and you do not plan to pursue this regularly for livelihood you can report it as follows.

Other Miscellaneous Income:

1. Sign into your TurboTax Online account
2. Go to Tax Home (left panel)  Wages and Income  section
3. Scroll to  Less Common Income > Select  Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
4. Select Other reportable Income > Enter a description (----) and the amount

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