JohnB5677
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Retirement tax questions

To properly post this 1099-MISC use these steps.

 

You are not self-employed, but TurboTax thinks you are because of the way you entered it on your return.

  • Wages & Income
  • Scroll to Other Common Income
  • Select Income from a 1099-MISC
  • Post your information from the form [Continue]
  • Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC
  • Post XXXX
  • Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
  • Select None of the above
  • Did the XXXX involve work that's like your main job?
  • No
  • How often did you get income for XXXX?
  • Check Got it in 2021
  • Did the XXXX involve an intent to earn money?
  • Answer No

If you do not follow this posting procedure it will result in self-employment.  You would also have to pay 15.3% in self-employment tax (Social Security & Medicare).


 

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