Can you help me with my 1099 nec forms

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February 28, 2026
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Where is the form located

TurboTax Online

Best answer by AnnetteB6

Income reported on Form 1099-NEC is entered as part of Schedule C Business Income and Expenses because you are considered to be self-employed by the company who paid you. If you already have a Schedule C in your return, then you can enter the Form 1099-NEC under the Income section of the Schedule C.

Otherwise, use the information in the following TurboTax help article to get started:

What is a 1099-NEC?

Then, after the Form 1099-NEC has been entered, you will be asked questions about what type of work you did to earn the money. This will help you get started entering the information for your Schedule C Business Income and Expenses that goes along with the Form 1099-NEC.

AnnetteB6Answer

Level 15

Otherwise, use the information in the following TurboTax help article to get started:

What is a 1099-NEC?

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user17763101793

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So I needed to enter a single 1099-NEC for a project for a former employer. Now all of a sudden I'm an independent contractor and have hit the Turbo Tax paywall and have to pay an additional $129.00?

Vanessa A

Level 15

You said former employer. Did they have behavior and financial control or did you work when you want and use your own tools/equipment? If so, you can request a W-2. If not, then yes, you would need to upgrade to enter the 1099-NEC.

The IRS considers you an employee if the company:

Has behavioral control meaning they control the how, when and where you do your job
Has financial control meaning they control how you are paid (ex. do you get a weekly paycheck based on the hours you work, do they withhold taxes from you wages), have an investment in the equipment used (ex. do they own and maintain the cab or is this an Uber type situation)
It looks like an employee/employer relationship (do you have benefits)

Basically, if you were able to pick and choose your assignments and schedule, she was likely an independent contractor. If you could not and the company had control, you can dispute it.

First contact the IRS, if you believe you were an employee.

You can file for SS-8 and let the IRS determine you employment status it you believe they had behavior and financial control over your employment,

In the meantime, to report your income, if you do not, you will need to enter your income by selecting the following:

Income
Show More next to Less Common Income
Start next to Misc Income
Start next Other income not already reported on a form W-2 or Form 1099
Yes to did you receive any other wages
Continue through to did you earn any other wages and answer yes
Select employee compensation that was not reported on a W-2
Hit continue
Report your wages and select I received a 1099-Misc for this income use reason code H