Self employed

You must answer the questions that follow the entry screen for the 1099-MISC. On the screens that follow, you will also be able to get to the correct screen so that your 1099-MISC income will be allocated to Other Income correctly, rather than self-employment income. 

Please follow the instructions below:

1. Open or continue your return, if you're not already in it.
2. Search for 1099-misc and select the Jump-to link.
3. Edit your 1099-MISC.
4. Continue past the amounts already entered.
5. Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC.
6. Answer Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
7. Answer Did this involve work that's like my main job?
8. Answer How often did you get this income?
9. Answer Did this involve an intent to earn money?
10. Answer the remaining on-screen questions.

Next, please confirm your 1099-MISC went to Other Income on your 1040.

1. Click on Tax Tools on the left hand side.
2. Click on Tools.
3. Click on View Tax Summary.
4. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left hand side.
5. Search for Schedule 1 - Additional Income & Adjustments to Income.
6. A description of your Other Income and the amount should be listed in Line 8z. 

If a Schedule C was populated, please delete any Schedule C forms or associated self-employment forms in your return.

1. Search for Schedule C with the magnifying glass tool on the top of the page.
2. Select the Jump to Schedule C link in the search results.
3. Select No to the question Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? 
4. Click on Tax Tools on the left hand side.
5. Click on Tools.
6. Click on Delete a Form. 
7. Scroll down to your forms and look for Schedule C and Schedule SE and click Delete. 

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