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Level 2
February 23, 2026
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1099-NEC

  • February 23, 2026
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Box 5 on my 1099-NEC for consulting work was left empty, but my State was filled in as well as Box 7 with the same value as Box 1.  Turbotax won't let me continue without Box 5 filled in and the state's payer number.  Do I need to contact my employer for this?  Thanks in advance for any help.

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Level 15
February 23, 2026

This means that you had no state tax withheld. You can leave all 3 boxes 5,6 and 7 blank on the entry form in TurboTax. No need to contact the issuer of the form.

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kaleiareyAuthor
Level 2
February 25, 2026

Thanks!  Appreciate the feedback.