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posted Feb 23, 2026 1:58:16 PM

1099-NEC

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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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 23, 2026 2:00:57 PM

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.