How much longer before the link is fixed for the Form 1099 NEC error message, it has been this way for days?

[dlsmitty]

This is the message we are getting -- A link to Schedule C or another form is something we need to get your info in the right place, and then tells you where to go, but when you do it isn't correcting it.

[CatinaT1]

We have not been given an ETA on this, but it is a known issue when using TurboTax Online that is related to the program asking you to double-click to link to Schedule C. 

Please review the article below and use the link in the article to enter your email address to be notified once this is resolved:  

TurboTax: Why Am I Unable to Link my 1099-NEC?

Also you can review the information below for a possible steps to solve the issue.  

Income reported on Form 1099-NEC must be reported on Schedule C, the program is trying to link these two forms together to be sure that it is reported correctly and on the right form.

Revisit the section where you entered the Form 1099-NEC if you entered it on its own and delete that entry, by following these steps:

1. Open TurboTax.
2. On the top right corner of TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner).
3. Type in “1099-NEC” (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find),
4. Click on “Jump to 1099-NEC”
5. Click on the blue “Jump to 1099-NEC” link

This will bring you a summary of all Form 1099-NEC that you have entered.  Click Delete or the trash can icon next to each one.

Next, you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC as part of the Schedule C so that the income is reported directly as part of your Business Income and Expenses and within the correct form and section of your return.

Follow these steps to go to the Schedule C section of your return:

1. On the top right corner of TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner).
2. Type in “schedule c” (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find).
3. Click on “Jump to schedule c”.
4. Click on the blue “Jump to schedule c” link

If you already have created a Schedule C in your return, click on edit and go to the section to Add Income.  This is where you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC. 

If you do not already have a Schedule C in your return, follow the prompts and enter the information about your work/business for which you received the Form 1099-NEC.  Then continue through that section to Add Income and enter the Form 1099-NEC along with any additional income you received for that business.  

Once you have completed this, the error should be eliminated. 

[pwargowsky]

Using 2020 Turbotax Premier and following the above steps did not eliminate the error message from "Form 1099-NEC Worksheet."  The error message states: A Link to Schedule  and a link to either Schedule F, Form 8919 (Wages) or the other Income Statement have been selected to report nonemployee compensation. Only one can be selected. You must remove the link that is not applicable."  Double clicking on the Schedule C, getting the pop-up screen, selecting the small business description and clicking on "Link" appears to do something. However, double clicking on the empty fill-in space next to Schedule F then getting the pop-up screen and clicking on "Remove Link" appears to do nothing.  The above error message reappears when attempting to file the return and prevents further filing action.  

[SamS1]

Go into Forms mode and delete the 1099-NEC worksheet and the 1099-NEC.  Then add the 1099-NEC income manually to the form you are reporting.  While in your return in Desktop:

1. In the upper right hand corner Select "Forms"
2. Now in the left hand column of the screen, select the 1099-NEC worksheet you are working on
3. To the top menu select "Form" then "Delete 1099-NEC Worksheet"
4. Do the same for any 1099-NEC
5. Select form to increase income for 1099-NEC amount manually

While in Forms Mode review the forms listing for red !. You will need to correct these in order to efile.

[jkseward]

Thank you @SamS1 -- this took care of the error for me.