Why do I have to answer all the Schedule C questions just because I did 2 days of contract work and got a 1099-Misc???

[jjbbuzzy]

I have been retired for 3 years.  I was asked to come back for  just a few days to help train a 2nd person who just was hired into my old position as the 1st individual quit.  I agreed to work on a contract basis and knew that I'd get a Form 1099-Misc for 2017.  What I didn't expect was for Turbo Tax to require me to do a Schedule C. I feel like I am not being truthful by filling this form out just as if I have some sort of business when in fact, I don't.  Please help!!!  

[kerriP · Accepted solution]

You do not have to do all that, unless you have expenses you want to claim against the 1099.  

Go to the search box  type: 1099-misc  

Select 1099-misc

A Jump To option is available-click

This will take you to the section to enter your 1099-misc.

You will still have to answer some questions, and you probably will need to pay self-employment tax on the amount.