Form 1099-NEC has replaced the Form 1099-MISC for non-employee compensation
To enter a Form 1099-NEC that is not for self-employment -
- Click on Federal
- Click on Wages & Income
- Scroll down to Other Common Income
- On Form 1099-NEC, click the start or update button
Or enter 1099-nec in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to 1099-nec
On the screen Did you get a 1099-NEC?, click on Yes
On the screen Do You Want to Enter Your 1099-NECs Now?, click on Add a 1099-NEC
On the screen Let's get the info from your 1099-NEC, enter your information and Continue
On the screen Describe the reason for this 1099-NEC, enter a reason and Continue
On the screen Does one of these uncommon situations apply?, select None of these apply to me
On the next screen select No, I don't have expenses related to this income and Continue
On the screen 1099-NEC Summary, click on Done
The amount entered from the Form 1099-NEC will be entered on Schedule 1 Line 8
The total from Schedule 1 Part I flows to Form 1040 Line 8
