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Form 1099-NEC 2020 Nonemployee Compensation Worksheet Double click to link to: Schedule C I have no idea what this is or how to move past the issue. What does it want?

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February 2, 2021
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turbotax is asking me to put something in a box. I have no idea what to enter or what link its talking about. Double clicking does nothing

TurboTax Self Employed Online

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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. If you do try to solve it, please let me know if these steps worked for you.

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.

Use these steps to go to the Schedule C section of your return. If you do not have a Schedule C yet, follow the steps on the screen to get started.

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.

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dphillips1010

This helped a lot thank you!!

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dmkeister

I am having this same issue and have tried to delete and re-add the 1099 NEC-Multiple times. Does anyone know when this will be fixed? This is the only thing preventing me from filing my return

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AnnetteB6

If double-clicking the box that shows Schedule C does not work, then your return may not have a Schedule C included yet. There is not something you can type in that box to fix the problem, you have to enter a Schedule C.

Income reported on Form 1099-NEC is not reportable directly on your tax return. Just entering the information on that form is only one step. Since it is self-employment or 'non-employee compensation' it must be associated with a Schedule C, even if there are no expenses being claimed.

The information required for the Schedule C will include the type of business, the business name (or your name if there is no specific business name), the business address (or your address), etc.

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.

@dmkeister

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rxkeiner

Getting the same error using the mobile app. Any fixes using the app rather than the desktop version?

Thank you.

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linaj20201

If you received the Form 1099-NEC for a nonemployee compensation, you should enter the information in both Form 1099-NEC and Schedule C sections. I will suggest you to add the Schedule C. See below for instructions.

You would start from the 1099-NEC section under "1099-MISC and Other Common Income". You would then follow prompts to tell the program you are filing a Schedule C. As it creates a Schedule C for you, you will need to go to the Schedule C portion separately to confirm your income amount, add related expenses and complete required information.

In TurboTax online, 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 complete the section

Then

From the upper right menu, select Search and type in schedule c and Enter
Select the Jump to schedule c
Next screen, "Your 2020 work summary" under your self employed business, select Review
Continue to enter related expenses and other required information

When you received a nonemployee compensation, the IRS treats you as self employed and requires you to pay self employment taxes. The net profit amount will show on line 8 of your Schedule 1 and Form 1040.

If you are using mobile app, try to follow instructions from above. If it does not work, please move it a non-mobile device.