Misc-1099 box 10 not self employed

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February 3, 2026
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When I enter this info from this form it triggers an entry for taxable attorney fees paid. Then it mistakenly asks for job type. Its attorneys fees not any income earned. How do I fix this?

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PatriciaV

Level 15

Form 1099-MISC reports miscellaneous income, which in most cases is related to a self-employed business or job. Were you paid legal fees by the entity who sent you the 1099? If so, do you work in the legal profession? If not, you may be able to report these fees as Other Income.

Open your return and navigate to Wages & Income.
Scroll down to Add More Income.
Scroll down to Less Common Income. Click Show more.
Add/Revisit Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
Scroll to the bottom of the list and Start Other reportable income.
Say Yes to Any Other Taxable Income?
Enter a description "Legal Settlement from Form 1099-MISC Box 10" and the amount from Box 10.

This entry will report the income on Form 1040 Line 8 instead of creating Schedule C.

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Taxed2026Author

Level 2

No it was not for income. I was not self employed. It was for attorney's fees. But its triggering the self employment process when I enter it in using the misc 1099.

ThomasM125

Level 15

You need to review your Form 1099-MISC entry and say "no" to the questions regarding the income being related to your main job, having received it in the prior or future year and received with the intent to earn a profit. Those questions are designed to determine the nature of the activity that produced the income. You need to indicate that the income is not associated with self-employment so TurboTax will treat it as "Other Income." The answers will not appear on your tax return.

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