I have a 1099-MISC with only one box with a number in it 15b but it won't let me continue on b/c it says the amount exceeds box 7 which is empty

[AmandaR1]

Did you receive a W-2 including this amount already?

[jennnicole0424]

No I didn't get a w2 for this. Just a 1099-Misc and the only box with anything in it is the 15b but turbo tax won't let me continue b/c it says it exceeds the amount in box 7. Which it does b/c its empty

[AmandaR1]

Yes, I understand how the software is handling it. Was this amount a withdrawal from a deferred compensation account? Typically related to educational positions.  Otherwise, why did you receive this money? Did you work for it this year or a year in the past?

[macuser_22]

The 1099-MISC instructions say that the amount in box 15b (Section 409A deferred Income) must also be included in box 7.  If it is not, contact the issuer of the 1099-MISC for a corrected form.

[jennnicole0424]

This is he only form I got from this employer. No withdrawl or educational position. Just hourly contract work that I will not be continuing.

[macuser_22]

Box 15b has nothing to do with education, it is deferred income that must also be in box 7.   Talk to the issuer of the form for a correction.

[AmandaR1]

When a form isn't completed correctly, you must get the issuer of the form to correct it. You can refer to the instructions for Form 1099-Misc box 15B "Nonqualified deferred compensation (section 409A income)" on page 8 HERE.