Self employed

If your wife's maternity leave (PMFL) was reported on Form 1099-MISC and the other statement is just an informative statement and not tax specific, you don't have to enter it.

You will enter your Form 1099-MISC as follows:

1. Continue your return
2. Go to "Wages & Income"
3. Scroll down to "Other Common Income" and 
4. Click on the (down-facing caret) to the right of it
5. Click on "Start" or "Revisit" next to Form 1099-MISC
6. Enter the info from your Form 1099-MISC
   • Note: If you have items in boxes 4-18, check the box that says "My Form has other info in boxes 1-18"
   • Select Continue and answer the follow-up questions for your Form 1099-MISC.
   • Your next screen asks you to "Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC" you can enter "Paid maternity leave PMFL", and "Continue"
   • The next screen asks, "Do one of these uncommon situations apply?" select "None of these apply", and "Continue"
   • The next screen asks, "Did the "Paid Maternity Leave-PMFL" involve work that's like your main job?", answer "No" and "Continue"
   • Your next screen asks, "How often did you get income for Paid Maternity Leave- PMFL? Check the box "You got it in 2024", and "Continue"
   • The next screen asks, "Did the Paid Maternity Leave-PMFL involve an intent to earn money?, Select "No"

Click here for "What is paid family leave (PFL)?"

Click here for "What Is the IRS Form 1099-MISC?"

Click here for "1099-MISC Instructions and How to Read the Tax Form"