1099 NEC

[ryaton23]

My 1099-NEC Box 6 is blank. The system won't allow me to e-file unless its filled in. What can I do to bypass this? Do I enter the state that I reside in? I do have a value in box 7 but they left box 5 and 6 blank on the 1099-NEC.

[AamilD]

If there was no state tax withheld (in Box 5) of your 1099-NEC, then please leave Box 6 and Box 7 empty.

If there was state tax withheld (in Box 5) of your 1099-NEC, and there is no state identification number in Box 6, then you can use the identification number as shown in the Payer's ITIN number Box under the Payer's name. 

[ryaton23]

So even though there is a value in box 7, I still leave it blank? Box 5 has a zero in it.

[JohnB5677]

Box 5 will typically be the state that you worked in.  If you worked in the same state that you live in it will definitely be that state.  Simply select the 2 letter abbreviation for the state.

If you're not required to enter the state payer ID in box 6 you can leave it blank, otherwise, enter the Payer TIN located on the left side just below the payer's name and address.

[ryaton23]

The 1099 nec is from shipt with their address being in Alabama.  I live and worked for shipt in Minnesota. Turbotax will not let me proceed without entering info for box 6 although it is blank on my form (box 5 is also blank).  Box 7 (state income) has a value that I entered. So do I enter MN or AL? Thanks

[LenaH · Accepted solution]

If there is no value in Box 5 or Box 6, please leave Box 7 blank when entering your 1099-NEC form. This income will flow automatically to your resident state of Minnesota. 

@ryaton23