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posted Feb 17, 2025 4:49:52 PM

Where do I include strike pay in TurboTax 2024? It's paid from the Union and is not self employment, but is reported on a 1099-NEC.

I understand that it is income, but when I go to 1099-NEC, my situation isn't listed. This is not self employment pay. It is pay for being on strike.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2025 5:34:25 PM

Reporting IRS form 1099-NEC income as something other than Schedule C income is not common.

 

To report an IRS form 1099-NEC as other income, follow these steps:

 

  • Down the left side of the screen, select Federal.
  • Down the left side of the screen, select Wages & Income.
  • Click the down arrow to the right of Less Common Income.
  • Click to the right of Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
  • Click to the right of Other reportable income.
  • At the screen Other Taxable Income, enter the description and the amount of income.

The entry will be reported:

 

  • on line 8z of Schedule 1 of the Federal 1040 tax return, and 
  • on line 8 of the Federal 1040 tax return.

@aubie1170 

 

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Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2025 5:00:08 PM

When you enter the Form 1099-NEC, on the page that says Does one of these uncommon situations apply? choose the option that says This is not money earned as an employee or self-employed person... 

 

 

Then the income will show as "Other Income" on your tax return.

New Member
Feb 17, 2025 5:10:01 PM

When I click on "Add a 1099-NEC" it asks what kind of income it is.  My choices are: 

Self employment income
Farm income
Hobby
Lawsuit settlement
Medicaid waiver payments that qualify as difficulty of care
Income that should've been reported on a W-2
 
I don't see the screen you referenced.  Am I in the wrong screen?
 

Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2025 5:34:25 PM

Reporting IRS form 1099-NEC income as something other than Schedule C income is not common.

 

To report an IRS form 1099-NEC as other income, follow these steps:

 

  • Down the left side of the screen, select Federal.
  • Down the left side of the screen, select Wages & Income.
  • Click the down arrow to the right of Less Common Income.
  • Click to the right of Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
  • Click to the right of Other reportable income.
  • At the screen Other Taxable Income, enter the description and the amount of income.

The entry will be reported:

 

  • on line 8z of Schedule 1 of the Federal 1040 tax return, and 
  • on line 8 of the Federal 1040 tax return.

@aubie1170 

 

New Member
Feb 17, 2025 5:57:28 PM

Thank you so much for your help!  Your step by step instructions were fantastic.  Thanks so much!!