received 1099-NEC but amount was entered in the incorrect box

I received a 1099-NEC but instead of having an amount under non employee compensation it was entered under state income. What should I do to correct this? I have already informed the Payer who issued the form but she stated for me to file my taxes the way I always do and this would not make a difference.

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Mar 25, 2021 10:18:27 AM

You may have 2 options to filing.

One, if there is a Payer's TIN and a State/Payer's state no in box 6 you can enter in TurboTax the Form 1099-NEC including in box 1 the amount from box 7.

Your other option is if there is no Payer's TIN and State/Payer's state no in box 6 , you can add the income amount as Business Income, General Income and not enter it as Form 1099-NEC.

You will be able to enter ordinary and necessary business expenses related to this income in either option.

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received 1099-NEC but amount was entered in the incorrect box