I received a blank W-2 from a non-profit I supported, with no federal wages in box 1. The total payout is on the side. How should I report this income on my taxes?

[home_owner]

I was expecting a 1099, but now I'm unsure how to report this income. Since the W-2 is blank, the IRS would have no record, and reporting it as Box 1 income might cause confusion.

[DianeW777]

We'd love to help you complete your tax return, but need more information. Can you please clarify your question?

1. Did you do work for the nonprofit?
2. Did you give a donation to the nonprofit?
3. What is the reason they might have issued you any document?

[home_owner]

Yes I did consulting work for them. Why is w-2 blank but gross earnings are reported outside W-2 separately but not in Box 1. 

[DianeW777]

It's confusing and possibly they were not aware of the correct form to use. It should have been reported on Form 1099-NEC if the payment was over $600. If it was less than that, you would still report it as self employment income starting at $1.

This would be self employment income and reported on Schedule C for your consulting work. You can follow the steps in the link below to report your income. 

• How do I report income from self-employment?

@home_owner