We don't have sufficient facts to respond at this point:
- You indicate you retired.
- Were you an employee of the business when working?
- Did you receive a W-2 when working?
- Did you file a Schedule C in the past for this business (and received a 1099 for your services)?
- You indicate that the business is no longer in existence. Please clarify this statement.
- Who is issuing your 1099-NEC?
- TT is indicating you qualify only because sufficient information has not been input at this point
- What line of work did you perform when working?
- Did you work for a state or local government?
*A reminder that posts in a forum such as this do not constitute tax advice.
Also keep in mind the date of replies, as tax law changes.
