What if I didn't get a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC, but made money from self-employment?

by TurboTax •   244
Updated December 19, 2025 2:38 PM

If you weren’t paid $600 or more, a business isn’t required to send you a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC, but you still need to report the income.

To enter your self-employment income not reported on a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC:

TurboTax Online

  • Go to the Schedule C screen under Wages & Income.

  • Answer the general questions about your business (or select Edit at the work summary screen).

  • At the Let’s enter income for… screen, select Other self-employed income.

TurboTax Desktop

  • Open or continue your return.

  • Go to Federal Taxes.

  • Go to Wages & Income

  • Under Business Items, select Start or Update next to Business Income and Expense (Sch C).

  • Answer the general questions about your business (or select Review or Edit at the Business Summary screen).

  • At the Enter Business Income That's Not on a 1099-NEC or a 1099-MISC screen, enter the amount in Other Income.

If you made $600 or more, contact the company or individual you worked for to request a 1099-NEC.

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