I earned $1,000.00 at a seasonal job over the summer selling kettle corn. I got a 1099-NEC from my employer. Why does Turbo tax want me to put it as self employment?

[VolvoGirl]

Yes 1099NEC is for self employment.  You are considered Self Employed for it.  They didn't take out any taxes from it so you need to pay the social security and Medicare tax on it.  

To report your self employment income you will fill out schedule C in your personal 1040 tax return and pay SE self employment Tax. You can enter Self Employment Income into Online Deluxe but if you have any expenses you will have to upgrade to Premium version. Or any of the Desktop programs. But you will get the most help in the Home & Business version.

How to enter income from Self Employment
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/...