Why do I have to pay to report a 1099 MISC

[comian001]

Trying to complete my taxes and cannot because website won't just let me punch in information from form. I was never formally "Self-Employed", I did freelance work for one company whilst I was unemployed, they paid me, and now I have a 1099 MISC I have to report.

[LinaJ2018 · Accepted solution]

If you receive a Form 1099-MISC for freelance work, IRS requires you to file as self-employed.  As they also receive a copy of your Form1099-MISC, they expect to see a Schedule C with your tax return.  As the free edition doesn't support the schedule C, you would need to upgrade to TurboTax Deluxe edition to complete your filing, unfortunately. 

[comian001]

Thanks. I'll just pony up the cash then, because I cannot afford not to report this... -_-

[LinaJ2018]

You are welcome!