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Returning Member
posted Mar 30, 2022 1:33:08 PM

How can I report my 1099-Misc Income 2020 on Schedule 1 instead of Schedule C

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Expert Alumni
Mar 30, 2022 1:48:40 PM

Can you please clarify what was the 1099-Misc form for and is it for 2020 or 2021?

Where do I enter a 1099-MISC?

Returning Member
Mar 30, 2022 2:01:25 PM

Sorry, It's for 2021. I'm retired and the 1099 Misc form is from the company legal services plan benefit. It's not from self employment. I called the company and they said it's not a schedule C income but a Schedule 1.

Expert Alumni
Mar 30, 2022 2:10:50 PM

Please follow the steps below to enter Form 1099-Misc for Non Schedule C Income:

  1. Click on Tax Home from Left Side Menu.
  2. Click on Wages & Income from the Main Screen.
  3. Scroll Down till you see the section titled "Other Common Income". Within this section, there will be an option for Form 1099-Misc. Click on Start next to it and enter the information accordingly. 

Returning Member
Mar 30, 2022 3:02:36 PM

I do not see the option for " Form 1099-Misc for Non Schedule C Income".  PLEASE HELP

Expert Alumni
Mar 30, 2022 3:20:40 PM

To enter other reportable income, on a 1099-MISC form, follow these steps:

 

  1. Sign into your TurboTax account.  Or open your return
  2. Select Federal from the left side menu (if using TurboTax Online).
  3. Type 1099-Misc in the search bar and click on Jump to 1099-misc.
  4. On the Did you get a 1099-MISC? screen, select Yes.  If you come to the 1099-MISC Summary screen, select +Add Another 1099-MISC located under the Total.
  5. On the Let’s get the info from your 1099-MISC screen, enter the information on the form and Continue.  ($ should be in Box 3)
  6. On the Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC screen, enter a description.
  7. On the Does one of these uncommon situations apply?  select any option and continue with the onscreen interview until complete. 
  8. If you select None of these apply, you have a few more questions to enter.   Keep going.
  9. On the Did the XXX involve work that’s like your main job? screen, select No, it didn’t involve work like my main job.  If it’s like your main job, this may be self-employment income. 
  10. On the How often did you get income for XXX? screen, select I got it in 2021.  Note: If you have done this work in the past and plan on doing this in the future, this may be self-employment income. 
  11. On the Did the XXX involve an intent to earn money? screen, select No, it didn’t involve an intent to earn money and Continue.  Note: An intent to earn means obtain (money) in return for labor or services with the intent on making a profit.

The income will appear on Line 8 of Form 1040, not subject to Self-Employment Tax, but it will be subjected to ordinary income tax.    You will need to delete this income from Schedule C if you already put it there.