topic I received a 1099-NEC as a First Responder Recognition Payment from the state. It is not self-employment, but it's asking for business information. in Self employed

I received a 1099-NEC as a First Responder Recognition Payment from the state. It is not self-employment, but it's asking for business information.

brianna_wood99 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:34:04 GMT

How do I file this?

Re: I received a 1099-NEC as a First Responder Recognition Payment from the state. It is not self-employment, but it's asking for business information.

Bsch4477 — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 04:41:54 GMT

report the form but when questioned indicate that the income is not for a business.

Re: I received a 1099-NEC as a First Responder Recognition Payment from the state. It is not self...

AnnetteB6 — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:51:45 GMT

Since the income is not related to a self-employed business, try entering the Form 1099-NEC on its own and answer the questions to indicate that it is not business income.

Then, if that does not work as expected, try entering just the income amount so that it is included as part of the tax return. You will need to delete the Form 1099-NEC that you have already entered, but keep the Form 1099-NEC in your tax records in the event that the IRS has any questions.

Use these steps to enter the income:

Go to the Federal > Wages & Income section
Scroll to the bottom to find Less Common Income
Scroll to find Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
Scroll to the bottom to find Other Reportable Income
Enter a description for the income on the Form 1099-NEC and the amount of income reported

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