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1099 NEC

Tiger007 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:20:11 GMT

I will receive a 1099 NEC for my review of various products throughout the year. I am not compensated for my reviews but I can keep the products that I review. The value of all of the products will be recorded on line 1 of the 1099 NEC form. I only write reviews, do not own a business or receive any money for writing the reviews. Can I record this as other income on my 1040 or so I need to file a schedule c?

Re: 1099 NEC

Bsch4477 — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 03:40:30 GMT

Common question. The IRS considers the total of the factors in each situation and has some good material on their website. TurboTax has a discussion here. You must decide what you are comfortable with after you educate yourself.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/self-employment-taxes/difference-self-employment-income-income/L5V0W4FU5_US_en_US

Re: 1099 NEC

Mike9241 — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 04:02:09 GMT

correct is that you are compensated just not in cash. it's the value of the items you get to keep. this doesn't mean you have a business.