Hi, I always just file a simple w2 return and use the free version of turbo tax. This year I was going to try to start a small company but I never created the company

[nzstevew]

I never created the company and I did one job for about $1200.00 , can I still use the free version of turbo tax, I did not file for an ein

[DavidD66]

No, you can't use the free version of Turbotax.  Even though you didn't "start a company" and don't have an EIN, you had self-employment income that needs to be reported on Schedule C.  For guidance on how to report your self-employment income see:  

What if I didn't get a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC, but made money from self-employment? 

[VolvoGirl]

1099NEC is self employment income and you HAVE to file it on Schedule C, especially to be counted as earned income. You need a Net Profit on Schedule C to show earned income.  You can enter Schedule C for Self Employment Income into Online Deluxe but if you have any expenses you will have to upgrade to Premium version. Or use any of the Desktop Download programs.

How to enter income from Self Employment
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/...