It depends. You can choose to report the income directly without entering the 1099-MISC since it is not self employment. This action may allow your to continue without an upgrade. Keep the form in your file.
- Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) benefits are reported on Form 1099-MISC (specifically Box 3 for "other income") because the Oregon Employment Department (OED) treats these payments as taxable income that is not considered traditional wages from an employer
You can view the information at the bottom of the page for free filing when you open the link: TurboTax Free Filing
Other Miscellaneous Income:
- Sign into your TurboTax Online account
- Go to Tax Home (left panel) Wages and Income section
- Scroll to Less Common Income > Select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
- Select Other reportable Income > Enter a description (----) and the amount
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[Edited: 02/21/2026 | 8:01 AM PST]
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