Schedule C - Not Linking

[knuttyprofessor]

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?

[162792]

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

[AnnetteB6]

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. 

@162792

@knuttyprofessor

[kyleavallone]

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?

[LinaJ2020]

If you received the Form 1099-NEC for a non-employee compensation, IRS requires you to file as a self employed and pay self employment taxes.  You will need to enter information in both 1099-NEC and Schedule C section. If this form does not apply to you, you will need to delete both 1099-NEC and Schedule C if you have entered one.

To enter 1099-NEC, here are the steps:

• Sign into your account, select Pick up where you left off
• From the upper right menu, select Search and type in 1099nec and Enter
• Select the Jump to 1099nec
• Follow prompts

To enter Schedule C, follow here:

• At the right upper corner, in the search box, type in schedule c and Enter 
• Select Jump to schedule c
• Follow prompts

One of the most common reasons you’d receive tax form 1099-NEC (Form 1099-MISC in prior years) is if you're self-employed or did work as an independent contractor during the previous year. The IRS refers to this as “nonemployee compensation.”

• In most circumstances, your clients are required to issue Form 1099-NEC when they pay you $600 or more in any year.
• As a self-employed person, you're required to report your self-employment income if the amount you receive from all sources totals $400 or more.

[SamiyahC]

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.