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posted Feb 22, 2025 6:25:32 PM

I received NYS Paid Family Leave via a 1099-MISC. Why is Turbotax considering it self-employment income? What is the workaround here?

Turbotax help assumes I should be receiving a 1099-G, but both myself and husband received 1099-MISC for this income

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Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2025 6:27:51 PM

I suggest you delete the 1099-MISC you have entered, and anything that was created in the self-employment section and start fresh.

 

Here is how to report the 1099-MISC:

 

  • Navigate to Federal > Wages & Income > Other Common Income> Form 1099-MISC> Start or Revisit
  • Enter the 1099-MISC as printed, Continue
  • Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC: "NYS Paid Family Leave" or similar.
  • Select None of these uncommon situations apply, then continue
  • Select No, it didn’t involve work that's like your main job and continue
  • The next screen asks how often you get income from NYS Paid Family Leave.  Select only the year of this specific 1099-MISC, 2024.