topic !099 NEC and Schedule C in Self employed

!099 NEC and Schedule C

phil106 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:27:54 GMT

I am retired (since 2019 and collecting Social Security) but last year was contacted by a previous client to provide a training program that I had done for them in the past. I did the training (which required travel) and was paid on a 1099-NEC. This is probably a one off event and won't happen going forward. TurboTax Premier wants to treat this as self employed and complete a Schedule C. Is this the right way to do this as I am not looking to be an "ongoing concern".

Re: !099 NEC and Schedule C

GeorgeM777 — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:46:35 GMT

No, based on the information you provided, this appears to be "other income," and not self-employment income. To enter other income in TurboTax online, click on Wages & Income, scroll down the page to Less common income, click on the drop-down arrow and select Miscellaneous Income. From the list select Other reportable income and respond to the questions on the screens that follow.

@phil106

Re: !099 NEC and Schedule C

phil106 — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 15:22:40 GMT

Thanks for your prompt response. If I have some travel expenses associated with this income (getting to the client to deliver the class) is there still a way to deduct them using the income approach you described.

Re: !099 NEC and Schedule C

AliciaP1 — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 15:47:27 GMT

No, if you want to use the travel expenses to offset the income, then you need to report both on a Schedule C. You can have a Schedule C for one year only and not create a flag with the IRS.

@phil106