Short Term Disability pay in MA and CT

[Craaybeek]

I was out on STD in 2022 from the end of October through December and received a 1099-MISC form from the 3rd party insurer. I always thought I would get a W-2, as I have in the past. Trying to enter my taxes and TurboTax won't take the 1099misc as anything other than self employment income. PLEASE HELP!

[AmyC]

You do not want to enter it under Other Common Income for exactly the reason you state, the Learn More button describes only self-employed income. Instead, you want to enter it under Miscellaneous Income. Follow these steps:

1. go to the federal income section
2. scroll to the bottom
3. Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C, Start
4. Scroll to the bottom
5. Other reportable income, Start
6. Other taxable income?
7. Select YES
8. Description 1099-MISC disability
9. Amount, enter your amount
10. continue