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edshr444
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April 4, 2020
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1099 Income shows as business income rather than non-employee compensation. How do I fix this?

  • April 4, 2020
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    ColeenD3
    ColeenD3
    April 4, 2020

    It is the same thing. Unless you are paid on a W-2, you are by default an Independent Contractor or non-employee. Because there were no taxes withheld, you are responsible for them. Then income is entered on Schedule C and the SE taxes are calculated on your profit.

     

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    edshr444Author
    Employee
    April 6, 2020

    I am not a sole proprietor and should not be responsible for anything but my IRS taxes due. I have not held a regular job in 2019 and my "employers" should have paid all payroll taxes. How can I enter this in Turbotax to reflect properly?

     

    LeonardS
    LeonardS
    April 6, 2020

    The reply by @ColeenD3 is correct.  You are considered to be self-employed and are responsible for your employment taxes.

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