1099-NEC for spiff money forcing me to create a business

[mdirks1029]

I worked for a lumber company and one of our vendors would have Spiff programs which would gie us money on a debit card for each box (kitchen cabinet) we sold of their brand.  I received the 1099-NEC for an amount under $1000.  When I try to enter this in Turbo Tax, I appear to be forced to declare I am a business or independent contractor.  and fill out business forms.  What is the best way to enter this income?  I am not a business, and I am not a contractor so I am very confused as to how I should complete this entry.  

[AamilD · Accepted solution]

These SPIFF payments (1) are not treated as wages, (2) are not subject to federal income tax withholding, social security, Medicare, or federal unemployment tax, and (3) are not considered to be self-employment income and, therefore, are not subject to self-employment tax.

You report them as Other reportable Income, even if they are reported on form 1099-NEC.

In TurboTax, open your return and follow these steps:

• Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then on Wages and Income on top of the screen
• Scroll down and locate the Less Common Income section
• Click Show more and click Start next to Miscellaneous Income at the bottom
• On the next page, click Start next to Other Reportable Income.

[mdirks1029]

Thanks.  This worked.