I received liquidated damages and backpay from my previous employer. The 1099-NEC that I received lists only the damages but not the backpay.

To clarify, are you sure it's on Form 1099-NEC and not 1099-MISC.

Are you self-employed or a contractor?

Yes its a 1099-NEC. It wasn't a lawsuit which is what entered in turbotax since it seemed most applicable; it was a settlement mandated by the department of labor

I'm not self-employed or a contractor

If you received a 1099-NEC, the issuer of the 1099-NEC is treating you as a self-employed individual.  Per the IRS, "If payment for services you provided is listed on Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, the payer is treating you as a self-employed worker, also referred to as an independent contractor.

 

• You don't necessarily have to have a business for payments for your services to be reported on Form 1099-NEC. You may simply perform services as a nonemployee.
• The payer has determined that an employer-employee relationship doesn't exist in your case."

If you feel this is incorrect, you will need to contact the issuer of the 1099-NEC to have it correct.

 

You can enter this in TurboTax using the following steps:

1. Sign in to TurboTax
2. Select Wages and Income
3. Select Other Common Income
4. Select 1099-NEC

For more information, see the link below:

 

• 1099-NEC

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