LenaH
Employee Tax Expert

Self employed

Once you enter your 1099-MISC, it is important that you answer the questions that follow the entry screen for the 1099-MISC. If answered correctly, you will also be able to have this income flow to Schedule 1, Line 8h, 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. Enter your 1099-MISC.
  4. Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC.
  5. Answer This was prize winnings on the screen Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
  6. Your 1099-MISC will flow to Schedule 1, Line 8h. 
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