TT reports "A Link to Schedule C should not be linked"

[cookiejp]

The problem with this is that the IRS computer is going to look for that 1099misc.  They will send you a letter adjusting your taxes for this missing 1099.  

[cookiejp]

I don't think this will stop the IRS computers from tagging the missing 1099misc. form.  I think it best to wait for TurboTax to fix this error.  

[KyleP1]

The problem with issuing a 1099-nec, instead of a 1099-misc, is that box 3 is going to trigger self employment tax, and I will file my taxes incorrectly.  Can we please just get this issue fixed instead of work-arounds that introduce tax errors?

[wshenhz]

The updated is having a problem. I dint have the problem last weekend.  I got the the problem today (2/25/23)  and yesterday.  The 1099-MISC form wont be included in the (final) file if I ignore it. So it got be fixed. 

[tuanojc]

Is Intuit Turbo tax going to fix this bug?   I need to efile my tax  return by this weekend.

[DawnC]

There seem to be 2 completely different situations in this thread, with some users:

1. needing to link the 1099-MISC to Schedule C (business income w/ Self-Employment tax)
2. and other users that have a 1099-MISC that should not be linked to any Schedule C (Other Income - no Self-Employment tax applied)

In the first scenario, the form is generating an error message referencing the MWP box being checked when it isn't.   This IS currently being addressed.  @wshenhz 

You can either wait until it is fully resolved OR you can use the 1099-NEC workaround.   The income should have been reported on a 1099-NEC and it will be reported in the same place as if you entered it as a 1099-MISC.   The IRS will see the amount on Line 1 of Schedule C whether it is a 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC; both forms go to the same line.   See the Schedule C image below.    @cookiejp  @tuanojc 

In the 2nd scenario, your income should not be linked to any Schedule C, so the error message does not apply.   If the income is not self-employment, you should choose the correct box on the 'uncommon situations' question.   If you choose 'None of these Apply', you will get 3 follow-up questions.  How you answer those questions will determine whether TurboTax puts the income on Schedule C (business income w/ SE tax) or on the Other Income line (no SE tax).  The 3 follow-up questions should be answered as follows if the income is NOT self-employment:

1. Did it involve work like your main job? NO 
2. How often did you get the income?  Only in 2022, only one box checked
3. Did it involve an intent to earn money? NO

Answering the above 3 questions any other way indicates the income is Self-Employment and it will be linked to a Schedule C with the issue in scenario #1.   Self-Employment tax is applied to all income on Schedule C

@KyleP1 - What is the income in box 3 for?   How did you answer the ''Do any of these uncommon situations apply?'' question?   See scenario #2 - the error is only affecting those reporting Self-Employment income on Schedule C.

Is my income from self-employment?

[donnah-e]

This sounds useful but I am not sure how to locate "conversion error checking in the e-file center" in order to disable it.

[aedwan]

In ProSeries:

1. Go to the EF Center.
2. Select the client's federal, and state return if applicable.
3. From the E-File menu, select Electronic Filing and then Convert/Transmit Returns/Extensions/Payments.
4. On the Electronic Filing Options choose Convert and Transmit selected returns/extensions/payments.
5. Uncheck Enable conversion error checking then click OK.

Here’s a link to a previous post about turning off error checking:

https://proconnect.intuit.com/support/en-us/help-article/electronic-filing/tur[product key removed]i...

[jlonker]

I was able to fix by clicking and un-clicking the button for medical waiver payments.

[stevek]

The bug also seems to be in Turbotax Home and Business (desktop) edition.

[ChrisX1]

I have 2022 Home and Business Download and now I AM getting this error

its having a linking problem from 1099 misc income to schedule C and giving this MWP error at the same time its happening

TT needs to fix this asap its on their end

no one should have to do a workaround for an obvious software error. wtf man. the state of software in 2023 is worst I have ever seen. Its freaking tax season man

[mem11419]

The area in the red box does not exist on my 1099-MISC worksheet.

[car41]

The error also occurs with a link to schedule F.  It was introduced in the update I did on Saturday (2/25).  The 1099 misc should be and is linked to schedule F.  TT flags it as an error.  I found the MWP box on the 1099 misc and it IS NOT checked.

[AliciaP1]

This issue is beeing looked into.  You can delete the 1099-MISC and enter your income as Other Farm Income to be able to proceed with filing your return since you are not required to report your 1099-MISC specifically.

To do this in TurboTax Home & Business you can follow these steps:

1. Within your return, click on the Forms icon in the upper right of the screen to switch to Forms mode.
2. Scroll down in the menu bar on the left and select your form.
3. Click the Delete Form button at the bottom left of the preview screen.
4. Confirm the deletion then click the Step-by-Step icon in the upper right of the screen.
5. Under the Business tab and Business Income and Expenses click I'll choose what I work on.
6. Scroll down to Farm income and Expenses and click Update.
7. Continue and click Edit for your Farm Income.
8. Scroll down to Other farm income and enter the amount from your 1099-MISC here

See Why am I getting an error to be updated on the status.

@car41 

[joshsisson]

@DawnC Thank you, your workaround worked. We know its not your fault, its too bad that using the tax software sometimes is harder than just doing taxes by hand due to all the programming bugs! This will be my last year using TurboTax. Adios amigos!