1099-NEC but not "self-employed"? Schedule C?

Hi,

I was sent a 1099-NEC for a one-time payment I received for participating in a research program at my university. When I enter this information into TurboTax, the program will not let me proceed because it wants me to fill in a Schedule C and other information related to "my business"... even though I do not have a business. If I delete the 1099-NEC, it lets me proceed. I was not sent any other form, only the 1099-NEC. Not sure where to go from here!

Did the university send me the wrong form?

If not, how should I proceed?

Thank you.

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Mar 3, 2025 10:21:26 AM

No. They did not send you the wrong form. You will just have to be sure to answer a few extra questions as you go through the steps after entering the 1099-NEC.

To enter the 1099 NEC as non-self-employment income take the following steps:

Income
1099-NEC under Other Common Income
Enter the information from the 1099-NEC
Continue through and say the work does NOT involve work that is like your main job
Select the years you received it
Say no, to did this involve an intent to earn money

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1099-NEC but not "self-employed"? Schedule C?