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posted Feb 23, 2021 1:48:19 AM

I am trying to finish my taxes, but keeps saying me i looks like missing some info in doordash 1099-nec but i put everything they request to me

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Feb 23, 2021 5:05:05 AM

The message you are seeing in TurboTax may be trying to tell you that there is not a problem with the Form 1099-NEC itself, but it needs to be tied to specific Schedule C business (or Schedule F farm).

 

Form 1099-NEC is used to report self-employment or independent contractor income when you are being paid by a company not treating you as their employee.  

 

Income from being self-employed or an independent contractor should be reported on Schedule C Business Income and Expenses. 

 

So, to enter a Form 1099-NEC, you first need to create a Schedule C for your business and then enter the Form 1099-NEC within that same section of your return.  

 

Use these steps to go to the Schedule C section of your return and get started.  

  • On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner)
  • This opens a box where you can type in “schedule c” and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
  • The search results will give you an option to “Jump to schedule c
  • Click on the blue “Jump to schedule c” link

Once you have started the Schedule C, continue through that section to Add Income and enter the Form 1099-NEC plus any other income you received for that self-employed business.  

 

Don't forget you can also claim expenses related to your business.

 

For more details and information, take a look at the following TurboTax article:  What is Form 1099-NEC?