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What do I do if it tries to add my nonbusiness 1099-MISC income as Self-Employed? (It was not self-employed work).

thankyoumommy1 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:53:22 GMT

Re: why am I being prompted to select the years I recieved a PPP loan forgiveness? I have no idea...

DianeW777 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:35:26 GMT

The system believes that you had a PPP loan for whatever reason.

Try this if you get stuck on the PPP loan page and cannot get past it, the easiest way out is to simply click to another section of your return without answering any questions or filling in any data.

As a self-employed person, where do I enter premiums paid for dental insurance not purchased on the ACA exchange?

meslerd — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:21:13 GMT

Do I edit the amounts imported from Form 1095-A?

why am I being prompted to select the years I recieved a PPP loan forgiveness? I have no idea what they are talking about. I cant move on without selecting a year.

mj103 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:45:09 GMT

Re: TurboTax doesn't show QBI for second sole proprietorship

ThomasM125 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:09:44 GMT

It may be that the net income for the landscaping business is $0. That can happen if you add an asset and choose the section 179 depreciation option. In that case, just enough of the section 179 depreciation would be taken until the income of the business was reduced to $0, assuming the section 179 deduction was more than that.

Re: 1065 K-1 Box 20 AJ Code

PatriciaV — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:01:28 GMT

The information for Box 20 Code AJ is reported separately to allow the partners to use the information as needed to complete Form 461. If you're not planning to file that form, you don't need to enter Code AJ. Or you can add the two numbers together. But TurboTax provides multiple lines for Code AJ to allow you to report each amount separately. Note that in most cases, TurboTax doesn't use the information from Box 20.

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Re: Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) Box 20 AN Code

PatriciaV — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:57:16 GMT

Unfortunately, you cannot combine the numbers reported on Schedule K-1, even for the same box number. Each code is specific to how that activity should be reported and handled on your tax return. Enter the information from Schedule K-1 as it appears.

Re: State of VA early childhood payment reflected on 1099 MISC, is that considered "work like my ...

ThomasM125 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:57:09 GMT

No, say "no" to that option. Also, when asked if you have a profit motive for the income, respond with "no". Also, just put down that you only receive the income in the current year when asked. Otherwise, the income will show up as self-employment income, which it is not.

Re: I am self-employed and paid ONE quarter in advance during the year 2025. Will that lower my p...

MindyB — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:25:45 GMT

Yes, the payment will lower your penalty automatically, but you do need to enter the payment and date you paid it if you have not yet done so.

If you need to enter the payments you made, you can do so by navigating to Deductions and Credits, Estimates and Other Taxes Paid > Estimated Tax Payments > Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (Form 1040-ES).

I am self-employed and paid ONE quarter in advance during the year 2025. Will that lower my penalty automatically or do I need to document that somewhere?

montanamcd — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:21:45 GMT

Re: Where can I add self employed health insurance premiums to my deductions?

DaveF1006 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:09:57 GMT

If you are using TurboTax online, it is listed in expenses. If you don't see it immediately, keep selecting the button that says add expense categories. You will eventually see a category labeled "Health insurance".

If using TurboTax Software, look for an expense category labeled "Insurance Payments". You would enter that here.

State of VA early childhood payment reflected on 1099 MISC, is that considered "work like my main job?

pjboys — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:08:56 GMT

Re: What do I do if 1099-Misc was issued by error?

DianeW777 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:01:46 GMT

It depends on what the money was for. If you are not self employed and this is not considered wages from an employer you can add the income using the steps below.

It's important that you made the appropriate selections so that TurboTax does know that it was not self employment income.

Open your TurboTax Online/Mobile or TurboTax Desktop tax return
Search (upper right) > type 1099misc > click the Jump to... link
Begin your entry of the 1099-MISC.
It's important for you to select 'None of these apply" and then you should also select the following:
1. 'No' on the screen 'Did the '____' involve work that's like your main job?'
2. 'No' on the screen 'Did the '____' involve an intent to earn money?'

This will report the income without any business/self employment activity and it will show up on Form 1040, Line 8 (From Schedule 1, Line 8z).

Continue to complete this section.

Please update if you have additional details or questions and we will help.

Where can I add self employed health insurance premiums to my deductions?

chris — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:56:58 GMT

What do I do if 1099-Misc was issued by error?

shannieonrye — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:32 GMT

I received a 1099-Misc on Other Income from my bank in error. Now I have taxes owed. What do I do?

Re: TurboTax doesn't show QBI for second sole proprietorship

user-1253 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:53 GMT

I did check the "Yes landscaping is qualified business income." box and it is still not listed as having QBI on the QBI Income Deduction Summary.

Re: What do put at the type of income on a 1099-NEC for money from providing respite to foster ch...

CesarJ — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:37:43 GMT

Since qualified foster care payments, including respite care stipends from a state or authorized agency, are generally excludable from gross income under IRS Section 131, here are the steps for reporting a related 1099-NEC to ensure it is treated as non-taxable income:

Report the income listed on the 1099-NEC on Schedule C.
Immediately offset the reported income as non-taxable.
For the offset description, use the required designation, often described as "1099-NEC: Section 131(a) exclusion of qualified foster care payments".

What do put at the type of income on a 1099-NEC for money from providing respite to foster children?

mglindroos — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:29:28 GMT

Re: Turbo Tax is classifying a 1099-MISC from Paid Leave Oregon (State medical leave program) as ...

ThomasM125 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:59:09 GMT

After you enter the Form 1099-MISC, you will see several questions that determine how the income is reported. When asked if you had a profit motive for the income, you need to answer "no". When asked if the income is earned only in the current year, you need to answer "yes". You also need to indicate that the income is not associated with your main job. If you do that, the income will not be treated as self-employment income.

Re: TurboTax doesn't show QBI for second sole proprietorship

ThomasM125 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:47:02 GMT

You have to designate the income from the business as qualifying for QBI treatment, it is not automatic. You will need to edit the landscaping business entries and after you review the income and expenses, you will see the option to designate the income as qualifying for QBI treatment. Also, you can use the help icon on the top right of your screen to enter "QBI" and you will see a "jump to" option that will take you to the QBI entry screen.