Every year I file the same way using Turbo Tax/standard 1040 form. I received a 1099-NEC for the first time ever in my life from my employer. This employer only has (3) employees including me. I have worked for this employer for almost 10 years. I was asked to start helping with installations in 2021 for the first time. I drive the company truck to job sites, sign paperwork for the business if my boss is not on the job site with me, and at times I do the install for my employer by myself but most of the time another employee is with me on the job site (who is a family member of the owner). Never once did my employer/boss indicate or tell me he was going to send me a 1099-NEC which I now find out means in a nutshell I am being listed as an Independent c=Contractor. In fact, I always thought I was an employee (I'm salary) when working at a job site and never told any different. It was never expressed to me that I was not on the clock so to speak and not representing/working for my employer when at a job site. I received this 1099-NEC with my regular W-2 today. Now I have this 1099-NEC form and I do not own a business, I'm not a freelancer/contractor, never said I was, never thought I was, nor did my employer ever make this known to me. Based on the form it states, "If you believe you are an employee and cannot get the payer to correct this form, report this amount on the line for ""Wages, salaries, tips, etc."" of Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR. You must also complete Form 8919and attach it to your return. For more information, see Pub 1779, Independent Contractor or Employee."
So how do I incorporate this 1099-NEC amount on my regular tax form? Do I add this amount to all boxes 1, 3, and 5? Do I put this extra amount only in Box 1? Do I put this extra amount amount elsewhere on my standard tax form? I am completely baffled and beside myself over this situation. Please help if possible. TIA
