I received a 1099-NEC from past employer from a settlement that was paid out. I’m not self employed so how do I enter this

[ColeenD3]

Please see this answer from DianeW777.

You can use these steps to report your settlement from the lawsuit. These steps will report the lawsuit 1099-NEC without adding any taxes.

1. Federal
2. Income from 1099-NEC
3. Fill in info from the 1099-NEC
4. Describe the reason for the 1099-NEC as Lawsuit Settlement
5. Does one of these uncommon situations apply? check This was money from a lawsuit settlement
6. Answer Yes Was any part of the lawsuit settlement for back wages?
7. Enter the amount that was for back wages