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Question

1099-NEC - Software issue?

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
January 30, 2021
69 replies
376 views

I entered a 1099-NEC for my spouse, but Turbo Tax Deluxe keep attributing this income to me. Is this a known software issue? Is this a problem for me to file with this incorrect attribution?

alexanderschuh

Level 2

I have this same problem. It is also a problem trying to add new 1099 NEC forms- it won't let me add any new forms and keeps substituting existing forms. Also, the forms don't show as usual, just form numbers.

ftrekker

Level 2

I am having this same problem. Looking for guidance on this.

alexanderschuh

Level 2

This is definitely a problem that TurboTax needs to fix ASAP. And unfortunately, it's not the only one. However, I figured out a way to make the current software work. It will take some patience, but you'll eventually make it work out. Once you have your schedule Cs set up, you can enter most of the information using easystep. Don't worry too much at the moment about getting the 1099 NEC income correct- you'll work that out in the forms mode. Once you've gotten as much into your schedule Cs as you can, start working on the 1099 NEC forms. Use the "forms" button to access forms (upper left button). You can start by opening one 1099 NEC form, and from there, you can make more 1099 NEC forms. Open a 1099 NEC worksheet (start with one that is not assigned properly). Then, you have to do two things to assign the income properly. First, make sure the form is assigned to the correct person-- the primary person on the 1040 or the spouse of that person. Then, where it says "Double click to link to schedule C", double click and choose the schedule C you want that NEC to link to. Make sure the 1099 amount information from box 1 is filled in correctly, and any other boxes from the form (box 2, etc.). Then, click anywhere in the form to make sure your entries are processed by TurboTax. Now, you can work on another 1099NEC form. If you want to make another 1099 NEC form, click on "Quickzoom to another form 1099 NEC worksheet." From there, though it's not obvious, click the button "enter Payer's name", put in the payer's name and click the Open button. This will make a new blank form for your new NEC. Make sure the new form is assigned to the correct person and schedule C, as described above. That should do it.

cynlu7Author

Level 2

Thank you! I will try this!

Wyatt5

Level 3

My exact problem as well. Very concerning.

alexanderschuh

Level 2

Hi Wyatt. See the response I just posted. I think that will work.

Wyatt5

Level 3

Thank you! I will try that. I started down that path but was having issues. I will try your specific instruction. Thank you!

gk777

Level 3

Same.

In Wages & Income > Business Items > Business Income & Expenses > Add Business I can add one 1099-NEC, but when I add the next one, the first one disappears from all calculations.

I'm going to assume TurboTax will fix this over the next days or weeks. Otherwise, I will give @alexanderschuh 's fix a try.

gk777

Level 3

I am using Turbo Tax Deluxe for PC

PattiF

Level 15

Some TurboTax customers are experiencing an issue linking a 1099-NEC to the correct person. The name on the NEC is reverting to the main taxpayer's name.

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Bruce73

Level 2

I have a similar issue using the Home and Business edition. I enter my 1099-NEC information and it looks good. Then I enter my wifes's 1099-NEC under a different business and it overwrites my 1099-NEC info. I keep running updates, but the problem still exists as of Feb.3. This needs to be fixed.

gk777

Level 3

@Bruce73Exactly. Thank you.

justeezngu

Level 2

My 1099-NEC is changing to my husband. I change it to me but it consisitanly reverts to my husband and this not his income but mine. I can not get this to change; therefore I can not submit my taxes.

justeezngu

Level 2

My 1099-NEC is changing to my husband. I change it to me but it consisitanly reverts to my husband and this not his income but mine. I can not get this to change; therefore I can not submit my taxes.

Wyatt5

Level 3

Developers are aware of this problem and are working on the issue. They acknowledged the issue in my posting a few days ago. Its a major issue and I do not want to try the work around. I want to make sure I do not mess something up...

koolaide64

Level 2

I am wondering why there is a green button that shows "SOLVED" in Turbo Tax for this issue? Has anyone received a message that this issue has been solved? And any word on how to get the 80 dollars refunded that I spent on the upgrade to chat with a tax PRO that told me he is having the exact same issue on his personal taxes???

Why am I not able to link my 1099-NEC in TurboTax Online?

SOLVED•by TurboTax•TurboTax Online•

386•

Updated 5 days ago

Some TurboTax Online customers are getting the error below when attempting to link their Form 1099-NEC.

DoninGA

Level 15

@koolaide64 wrote:

I am wondering why there is a green button that shows "SOLVED" in Turbo Tax for this issue? Has anyone received a message that this issue has been solved? And any word on how to get the 80 dollars refunded that I spent on the upgrade to chat with a tax PRO that told me he is having the exact same issue on his personal taxes???

Why am I not able to link my 1099-NEC in TurboTax Online?

SOLVED•by TurboTax•TurboTax Online•

386•

Updated 5 days ago

Some TurboTax Online customers are getting the error below when attempting to link their Form 1099-NEC.

The FAQ's all indicate Solved when the FAQ is written. There is a sign up link at the bottom of the page

If you are experiencing this issue, please sign up here for email updates as we are working on the issue.

koolaide64

Level 2

Okay, good to know. A little misleading, but at least that answers my question. Thanks!

Rosemary Clyde

Level 2

My husband had a 1099NEC form but we are not self-employed and did not have a Schedule C. However, I used the staps given earlier and was able to go into Forms and then find the 1099-NEC and check the box that said "Apply to Spouse" as I am the primary in Turbo Tax. That did the trick!! I reviewed all detail reports twice before submitting, but just checking that box fixed everything in all forms!

gk777

Level 3

I received a cryptic email about my "ticket" being closed, so I opened TurboTax today, updated it, and then put my 1099-NECs in with no problem. The issue appears to be resolved.