Schedule C - Not Linking

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February 1, 2021
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I'm ready to file my taxes for this year, but I keep getting a message that I need to amend my federal return. I do graphic design, so I get a 1099-NEC, but I do not need to record any expenses for my business because I don't have any. I received an email saying my Schedule C was ready, so I went to file, but it won't link my Schedule C. How can I fix this so I can file my return?

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162792

Level 2

Im having the same issue. It looks like another post has it as solved but its obviously not.

AnnetteB6

Level 15

There is a known issue when using TurboTax Online that is related to the program asking you to double-click to link to Schedule C. Take a look at the TurboTax article below and use the link in the article to enter your email address to be notified once this is resolved.

Why can't I link my 1099-NEC in TurboTax Online?

Alternatively, take a look at the additional information below for a possible series of steps to solve the issue.

Since income reported on Form 1099-NEC needs to be reported on Schedule C, the program is trying to tie these two forms together to be sure that it is reported correctly and on the right form.

Try going back to the section where you entered the Form 1099-NEC if you entered it on its own and delete that entry. Use these steps:

On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner)
This opens a box where you can type in “1099-NEC” and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
The search results will give you an option to “Jump to 1099-NEC”
Click on the blue “Jump to 1099-NEC” link

This will bring you to the summary of all Form 1099-NEC that you have entered. Click Delete or the trash can icon next to each one.

Next, you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC as part of the Schedule C so that the income is reported directly as part of your Business Income and Expenses and within the correct form and section of your return.

Use these steps to go to the Schedule C section of your return.

On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner)
This opens a box where you can type in “schedule c” and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
The search results will give you an option to “Jump to schedule c”
Click on the blue “Jump to schedule c” link

If you already have a Schedule C in your return, edit it and go to the section to Add Income. This is where you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC.

If you do not already have a Schedule C in your return, follow the prompts and enter the information about your work/business for which you received the Form 1099-NEC. Then continue through that section to Add Income and enter the Form 1099-NEC plus any other income you received for that self-employed business.

Don't forget you can also claim expenses related to your business.

After you are finished, the error condition should be eliminated.

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kyleavallone

Level 2

Hi Annette, thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately this method is not working. I've delete my 1099-NEC and reentered the same information through searching "Schedule C". Still, I am asked to review a Schedule SE form. No matter what I enter, I cannot proceed to e-file. Any more suggestions?

SamiyahC

Level 2

Hey guys, I was having the same problem. I literally looked everywhere. But usually when it says LINK to schedule C or whatever it's because you probably included an extra entry when you shouldn't have. I do doordash so that's what I got this for. Anyway, to fix it:

1. go to the page that's giving you the problem (the schedule C link page)

2. go to the search in the right corner

3. enter "1099-NEC" click the first link

4. It should then take you to a page that shows your entries. My entries were double and one was missing the info, I don't know how I did that but anyway just go ahead and delete the unnecessary one.

5. I was finished 🙂 I thought I had to fill out an entirely different paper or literally put in a link and I didn't. Just delete the other entry.