You do not have to file a California tax return if you live in Texas and worked remotely for a California company.
Follow these steps to enter your 1099-NEC:
- Sign in to your TurboTax account if it is not open
- Enter 1099-NEC into the search box
- Click on Jump to 1099-NEC in the results box
- Answer yes to the question Did you get a 1099-NEC
- On the page Do You Want to Enter Your 1099-NECs Now click Add a 1099-NEC
- Answer the questions on the page Let's get the info from your 1099-NEC
- Enter the reason for the 1099-NEC
- Follow the prompts to add your 1099-NEC information.
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To add your 1099-MISC follow these steps:
- Open or continue your return, if you're not already in it.
- Search for 1099-MISC and select the Jump-to link.
- On the page 1099-MISC summary check Add a 1099-MISC
- Answer the questions on the page Let’s get info from your 1099-MISC.
- On the page Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC enter the reason for the 1099-MISC
- Answer Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
- Answer Did this involve work that's like my main job?
- Answer How often did you get this income?
- Answer Did this involve an intent to earn money?
- Answer the remaining on-screen questions.
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