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

[scout518]

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.

[Vanessa A]

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