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The 1099NEC comes from the person or business for which you performed the contract work.   They should have provided it by the end of January.  But you can still enter the income without the document if necessary.   Even $400 of "contract" work is self-employment income for which you pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.   If you have self-employment income for which you will pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare,  you will need to use online Premium software or any version of the desktop software download so that you can prepare a Schedule C for your business expenses.     https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/26653   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/what-is-the-self-employment-tax/00/25922     https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/small-business-taxes/the-home-office-deduction/L1RZyYxzv https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/estimated-taxes/make-estimated-tax-payments/L5svMESaC_US_en_US?uid=mdna5aoh     https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/self-employed/   https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/self-employed-don-t-miss-these-tax-moves/00/3400413     https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/enter-schedule-c/L5Fz3j5us_US_en_US?uid=m6a6gknk     If you weren’t paid $600 or more, a business isn’t required to send you a 1099-NEC, but you still need to report the income. To enter your self-employment income not reported on a 1099-NEC: Type “Schedule C” in the Search box Select the “Jump to” link. Answer the general questions about your business (or select Edit at the work summary screen). At the Let’s get income for… screen, select Additional Income. When in your account, select the Take Me to My Return button on the main screen. If you did make $600 or more, contact the company or individual you worked for.  

Yes, it's perfectly fine to use the Missouri address for both of you on the MO-NRI form.  For your second question, most practitioners recommend entering "FO" (for Foreign) or "UK" in that box.   If the software blocks "UK": If the software requires a 2-letter U.S. state code and won't let you leave it blank, you should use "ZZ" (the standard code for foreign/other) or simply your own state (MO).    The purpose of that box is to tell Missouri which other jurisdiction has the right to tax that income. Since the UK isn't a U.S. state, "ZZ" or "FO" is the most accurate. If the software requires you to choose from the dropdown, pick Missouri—even if it doesn’t seem right. Then, on the Income Allocation screen of the MO-NRI, set your spouse’s Missouri income to 0%.   One final note. Since you are filing a federal MFJ election for the first time, Missouri requires you to attach a copy of your Federal Return. If you are e-filing, the software usually attaches this automatically. If you end up having to paper-file due to the foreign address issue, make sure to include a copy of that signed election statement you prepared for the IRS.

Sometimes the best answer is to delete the form, clear any cache and then re-enter your information to see if it clears an experience such as this.   Use the link below for your version of TurboTax to delete a form. If you're using TurboTax Online software and need to delete a form, click here. If you're using TurboTax Desktop software and need to delete a form, click here. Close your return and clear any debris in the background. Try clearing the cookies and cache.   It handles many issues that seem nonsensical on a regular basis with online activity. Watch to be sure you are selecting 'all time' as example.  Do not use selections like 'last hour' for those browsers that give  you options. How to clear your cache Once this is complete open your return and try again. If you are using TurboTax Desktop, save your return, then at the top select Online, then Check for updates.   @datarmd 

Different states have different criteria for employer ID numbers, and some accept more than one format. Check with your employer or your state's Department of Revenue if you are uncertain whether your W-2 has the correct format. For Illinois, generally, the state Tax ID is a 12-digit number formatted as your Federal EIN followed by -000 (XX-XXXXXXX-000).  

The children age 17 and 18 are only eligible for the Other Dependent credit of $500 each.   Go back to My Info on the left side of the online program screen. Edit the dependent and carefully check your answers to the questions. Make sure you select them as your Child, that you selected that they lived in your home for the Whole Year, temporary absence for education is deemed living in your home. That they did NOT provide over one-half of their own support (You Did), that you indicated there was no one else in the household providing support to them, and that you did NOT check the box labeled Not valid for employment in the Social Security number section.   If all your answers are correct then delete them as a dependent and re-enter.

Only the child under age 17 is eligible for the child tax credit (up to $2000 depending on your other income and taxes.). At age 17 and older, the children are eligible for a $500 dependent credit only.  Make sure you indicated the children lived with you all year, and make they are listed with their correct social security number and that you check the box that the SSN is "valid for work" even if they are not currently working. 

You should receive a form1099-NEC from the business which used your services, if you received more than $600 in 2025.   If you do not receive such form say, in a week's time, you should reach out to that business.   For more information, read this TurboTax Help article.

Follow these steps, since you were auto-enrolled and took a permissible withdrawal, it is a better position.  Since it technically is an excess deferral, the wages must be taxed on line 1h $147. The 1099-R must be entered but should not be taxed as income. Leave box 2a blank so the program will ask about the taxable amount for box 2a. Enter zero as the taxable amount Keep a note for your records, in case the IRS asks: "Permissible withdrawal of auto-enrolled elective deferral under IRC 414(w). Income already reported as excess deferral on Line 1h." The $1 loss - it is not for Sch 1 line 8z - no loss on corrective distribution allowed on 1040. Code 2- reasonable- it says you should not have a 10% penalty but I understand it does not "feel" the best.

Hi Monika:   Just to be sure after reviewing my son's tax return shows his AGI as $3,126, which is basically his salary, interest, dividends, small annuity (cashed out his life insurance policy),1099 and capital loss.   My confusion is you said his gross income was to be less than $5,250  do I qualify to take to take him as a dependent?  I just want to sure.   Thank you, Ray Gorman

Do not expect quick results from amending. It can take four months or more for the IRS to process an amended return.     You can watch for information here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return       https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/need-amend-state-return/L3hGFyaPp_US_en_US?uid=mdxthciy