topic Do NOT enter the same 1099-MISC in both sections.&nbsp; If you... in Business & farm https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/do-not-enter-the-same-1099-misc-in-both-sections-if-you/01/409566#M15395 <P><B>Do NOT enter the same 1099-MISC in both sections.</B>&nbsp;</P><P>If your 1099-MISC is for <B>business income</B> (or you are an independent contractor), then its best to enter it in the self employed section (i.e. create a business profile and add all your income including the 1099-MISC and then take all your expenses). &nbsp;If you enter a business-related 1099-MISC in the personal section, the program will likely move it to the business section anyways after you answer business related questions.</P><P>If your 1099-MISC is for a <B>personal item</B> - i.e you won a prize or its a one time payment for something you aren't in business for - then enter it in the personal section.</P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:29:56 GMT AnthonyC 2019-06-04T20:29:56Z Do I need to enter my 1099 in the self employed business section and under the personal section? Is one spot better than the other? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/do-i-need-to-enter-my-1099-in-the-self-employed-business-section-and-under-the-personal-section-is/01/409561#M15394 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:29:55 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/do-i-need-to-enter-my-1099-in-the-self-employed-business-section-and-under-the-personal-section-is/01/409561#M15394 philpgm 2019-06-04T20:29:55Z Do NOT enter the same 1099-MISC in both sections.  If you... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/do-not-enter-the-same-1099-misc-in-both-sections-if-you/01/409566#M15395 <P><B>Do NOT enter the same 1099-MISC in both sections.</B>&nbsp;</P><P>If your 1099-MISC is for <B>business income</B> (or you are an independent contractor), then its best to enter it in the self employed section (i.e. create a business profile and add all your income including the 1099-MISC and then take all your expenses). &nbsp;If you enter a business-related 1099-MISC in the personal section, the program will likely move it to the business section anyways after you answer business related questions.</P><P>If your 1099-MISC is for a <B>personal item</B> - i.e you won a prize or its a one time payment for something you aren't in business for - then enter it in the personal section.</P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:29:56 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/do-not-enter-the-same-1099-misc-in-both-sections-if-you/01/409566#M15395 AnthonyC 2019-06-04T20:29:56Z