TurboTax is applying self employment tax to my Paid Family Leave. I am not self employed. How can I correct this?

[talyack]

I have a 1099-MISC with Box 3 (Other income) used for PFL. Box 17 shows that the State/Payer is .NY, with a EIN for a third party that is paying

[MindyB]

No, don't let TurboTax create a business. 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: "FMLA" 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 FMLA.  Select only the year of this specific 1099-MISC, 2024.
• Next, select No, it didn't involve the intent to earn money
• Verify that the amount is now populated on Schedule 1, Line 8z "Other Income."