My 1099 NEC doesn't have anything in boxes 5 and 7. It keeps getting flagged as needing to fix in the review

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April 15, 2026
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Why does my 1099 NEC say Needs Review and highlights box 5 and 7 when my NEC is blank there

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CesarJ

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If your 1099-NEC boxes 5 and 7 are blank and TurboTax flags them as needing review, you can try these steps to fix the issue:

1. Re-enter the 1099-NEC: Delete the current entry and input the form again carefully, ensuring Box 1 and state info are correct.
2. Check State Settings: Confirm whether your state requires reporting state income tax withholding. If not, select that you have no state withholding for this form.
3. Manually mark as reviewed: In the review section, you may have an option to mark this issue as reviewed or resolved if the blank boxes are accurate.

These steps help ensure TurboTax recognizes your form's data correctly and clears review flags.

If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15. But remember any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.

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