1099-MISC settlement and back wages

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I have a 1099-MISC for a lawsuit settlement, and the settlement also provided separately a W-2 covering the portion of the settlement that was for back wages. None of the income on the 1099-MISC represents back wages. When entering the 1099-MISC, I get a question, "was any part of the lawsuit settlement for back wages?". Is it correct that I should answer "no" to this question, since the 1099-MISC itself does not represent back wages even though part of the settlement was for back wages?

[rationull]

When finalizing the Federal return, TurboTax also asked me to confirm a "back wages from lawsuit" box from the 1099-MISC. TurboTax said that a checkbox should be checked and asked me to confirm the amount. But in my situation that amount was reported on a W-2. Should I be including this as part of the 1099 somehow?

[DianeW · Accepted solution]

No, it should not be combined with the W2 and you are correct to answer "no" that it was not part of back wages.

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