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montgod78
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Can I change a W2 to a 1099 NEC?

How do I change the forms?
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AnnetteB6
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Can I change a W2 to a 1099 NEC?

No, if you were issued a W-2, then you need to enter a W-2 on your tax return.  The IRS will be expecting to see W-2 income reported by you.

 

If you mistakenly entered information from Form 1099-NEC into the W-2 section of TurboTax, then you can go back to the W-2 section to delete the W-2 form that was entered.  You should see a summary of any W-2 entries that have been made.  Click Delete or the trash can icon beside the one entered by mistake.

 

Then, use the following steps to get started entering your Form 1099-NEC:

 

  • On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner) 
  • This opens a box where you can type in “1099-NEC” and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
  • The search results will give you an option to “Jump to 1099-NEC
  • Click on the blue “Jump to 1099-NEC” link 
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