1099 MISC

Once you enter your 1099-MISC, it is important that you answer the questions that follow the entry screen for the 1099-MISC. If answered correctly, you will also be able to have this income flow to Other Income, rather than self-employment income. 

Please follow the instructions below:

1. Open or continue your return, if you're not already in it.
2. Search for 1099-misc and select the Jump-to link.
3. Edit your 1099-MISC.
4. Continue past the information entered. 
5. Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC.
6. Answer None of these apply on the screen Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
7. Answer No, it didn't involve work like my main job for the question Did this involve work that's like my main job?
8. Answer You got it in 2020 for the question How often did you get this income?
9. Answer No, it didn't involve an intent to earn money for the question Did this involve an intent to earn money?
10. Answer the remaining on-screen questions.
11. Your 1099-MISC will flow to Other Income.

Next, please confirm your 1099-MISC went to Other Income on your 1040.

1. Click on Tax Tools on the left hand side.
2. Click on Tools.
3. Click on View Tax Summary.
4. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left hand side.
5. Search for Schedule 1 - Additional Income & Adjustments to Income.
6. A description of your Other Income and the amount should be listed in Line 8. 

If a Schedule C was populated, please delete any Schedule C forms or associated self-employment forms in your return.

1. Search for Schedule C with the magnifying glass tool on the top of the page.
2. Select the Jump to Schedule C link in the search results.
3. Select No to the question Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? 
4. Click on Tools.
5. Click on Delete a Form. 
6. Scroll down to your forms and look for forms you need to remove and click Delete. 

Did you already submit the tax return for filing?  If so, you will need to wait to make any changes or corrections.  

If your return is accepted, you may need to amend your return if the changes affect your overall taxes.

Do I need to amend? 

How to amend my return? 

If your return is not accepted, you will be able to go back into the program and make any changes needed as your return would not have been filed yet.  

If your return is accepted, you cannot stop any payments schedule during the file process as this information is submitted to the state when your return is filed.  You would need to contact the state agency directly to change any payments scheduled.

How to contact your state Department of Revenue