1099-MISC instead of 1099-NEC

[mrsmalfoy88]

I work for a daycare center.  Last year, a different company awarded educators money (2021).  I received a 1099-NEC from them last year.  This year, the same company awarded employees money (2022) and they sent a 1099-MISC.  Why would they send 2 different kinds of forms? When I tried to submit my taxes with the 1099-MISC, it was asking me questions regarding self-employment and trying to fill out another form.  I'm confused.  Please help?

[DawnC]

If it was an award, they should have used 1099-MISC.   Maybe they corrected their error this year...   To enter that 1099-MISC without generating Schedule C (self-employment), choose Prize Winnings.   Or if you choose None of the above apply, choose no, it's not like my main job, it was this year only, and no intent to earn money.   Answering differently will generate the self-employment interview.