My wife worked for a large child care organization as a local consultant and received a 1099misc. We purchased Turbotax Deluxe and inputed her income. It lists $0 next to "Income from Form 1099-MISC" and the amount she earned under "Business Income and Expenses". The "learn more" tab explained the program would have to do that however here are our many issues:
1) how does she deduct/get credit for the mileage driven for her job? The only tab available stated must be armed forces related.
2) "Schedule C Accounting Method must be entered". Line F-Cash Box, Line F-Accural Box, Line F-Other Box. There is NO Line F on her 1099-MISC, what do we enter?
3) "Schedule C Material Participation Boxes must be entered". Line G Yes Box, Line G No Box. Again, there is no Line G on her 1099-MISC.
4) The program seems to think she OWNS the company and is asking for the complete address, what gives?!?!
As a consultant, your wife is/was self-employed. She must report her income and any expenses on Schedule C as part of her personal tax return. In order to deduct expenses (such as mileage) related to her income reported on Form 1099-MISC, you will need to use TurboTax Self-Employed if you are using the Online version. If you are using the desktop software, you can use Deluxe, but if you want the interview questions and step-by-step guidance for self-employment, you will need to upgrade to Home & Business. As for your questions: