1099 Misc

[ChristieHurd01]

How do I enter a 1099 Misc my husband has from a contract job he did for my 2018 taxes

[xmasbaby0]

That 1099 for income received in 2018 belongs on your 2018 tax return.  You cannot add it to a 2019 return if you are asking how to do that.  If you filed a 2018 return without that income then  you need to amend the 2018 return.  If you (he) did not file a 2018 return at all then he needs to file a 2018 return to report that income.

You are posting from TurboTax Business for Windows--which cannot  be used for a personal income tax return.  What are you trying to do?

[xmasbaby0]

If you are preparing an individual or joint return for 2018 you need to be using 2018 desktop software for 2018.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2017, 2018 and 2019 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2017, 2018, or 2019 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline.  If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.

And to enter your spouse's 1099Misc:

How do I report income from self-employment?

If you received a 1099-MISC for your self-employed income

Type 1099-misc in the Search box and then select the Jump to link. This will take you directly to the section where you can enter your 1099-MISC. You’ll also be able to enter any cash, personal checks, credit card payments, or cryptocurrency (Form 1099-K) related to your self-employment.

If your self-employment income was only from cash, personal checks, credit card payments, or cryptocurrency 

Type Schedule C in the Search box and then select the Jump to link. This will take you to where you can enter any cash, personal checks, credit card payments, or cryptocurrency (Form 1099-K) related to your self-employment. You may first be asked some general questions about your business. After you answer them, you’ll be taken to the Let's get income for (your line of work) screen where you can enter this income as Additional Income.

[Opus 17]

Just to be clear, income is reported when it was actually paid.  If the income was paid in 2019, then it goes on a 2019 tax return, even if the work was performed in 2018.