I got a 1099 Misc form but work for the owner. I do not own any business. I just get to work when he calls me. Why do I have to use the program for self employed?

[ryan99char]

I never got a 1099 Misc before and my mother claims me on her tax return.

[Coleen3]

Yes, if you are paid on Form 1099-Misc, with income in Box 7, you would enter your income on Schedule C. Since you did not get a W-2 as an employee, this is how your report your income.

Box 7. Shows nonemployee compensation. If you are in the trade or business of catching fish, box 7 may show cash you received for the sale of fish. If the amount in this box is SE income, report it on Schedule C or F (Form 1040), and complete Schedule SE (Form 1040). You received this form instead of Form W-2 because the payer did not consider you an employee and did not withhold income tax or social security and Medicare tax.