Don't see away to add recipient for 1099-NEC on DIY Premium. Need to add my teenager for paid internship. Only see myself or my spouse as options. Any fix?

tony_v_morev · ‎February 9, 2026

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DawnC · ‎February 9, 2026

If your daughter/son received a 1099-NEC, she/he needs to file their own tax return. You will need to create a new account for them so they can file their tax return separately from you and your spouse's return. You can still claim them as a dependent if they qualify, but their earned income should go on their own return. If you do claim them as a dependent on your return, make sure they mark the box that says Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their return.

Form 1099-NEC is considered self-employment earned income - so it has to go on their own return. When does a child file their own return?

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DawnC · ‎February 9, 2026

If your daughter/son received a 1099-NEC, she/he needs to file their own tax return. You will need to create a new account for them so they can file their tax return separately from you and your spouse's return. You can still claim them as a dependent if they qualify, but their earned income should go on their own return. If you do claim them as a dependent on your return, make sure they mark the box that says Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their return.

Form 1099-NEC is considered self-employment earned income - so it has to go on their own return. When does a child file their own return?

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tony_v_morev · ‎February 12, 2026

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Don't see away to add recipient for 1099-NEC on DIY Premium. Need to add my teenager for paid internship. Only see myself or my spouse as options. Any fix?