Here is how to enter your 1099-MISC form so that it is not showing as being self-employed.
Federal
Wages and Income
Other Common Income
Form 1099-MISC
You will fill in the field that asks what the 1099-MISC was for with Award for Teaching
Complete the rest of the form
This is not like your main job and is not an intent to earn money
1099-MIS
Congratulations on your award.
Form 1099-MISC is intended to report the income of taxpayers who are not employees, such as independent contractors, freelancers, sole-proprietors, and self-employed individuals. The form is also used to report non-employee compensation such as rents, prizes, awards, healthcare payments, and payments to an attorney.
