What if I got a 1099-MISC when I should have received a 1099-NEC?

[JohnW152]

You should ask the payer to reissue it as a 1099-NEC. 

The issuer has to follow reporting rules, or a penalty may be assessed. 

You might cite the Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC to challenge their reporting. 

If the payer ultimately refuses, you’ll need to enter it as a Form 1099-NEC.  The box numbers will be different, just enter the appropriate information in the relevant fields.

To enter a 1099-NEC in TurboTax:

1. Open or continue your return, if you're not already in it.  If the Pick up where you left off button is present, click it.
2. Search for 1099-nec and select the Jump to 1099-nec link.
3. You'll be able to enter your 1099-NEC information.
4. Answer Yes to Did you get a 1099-NEC?