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posted Feb 14, 2025 1:15:54 PM

How do I qualify mty 1099-NEC? It was money given in compensation for teachers staying in the field, not self employment or anything else. It only has boxes 1 filled out.

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Feb 14, 2025 2:22:44 PM

After you enter your 1099-NEC you will select this is not money earned as an employee or self employed individual.  It is from a sporadic activity or hobby.  This will tell TurboTax to NOT report it as self-employment income as it is not subject to SE Taxes.