1099-NEC for $625 as an election worker for the city we live in

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March 15, 2025
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When I try to enter the information from the 1099-NEC, the TurboTax program automatically assumes she is self-employed conducting a business and starts a Schedule C. Helping to ensure that elections are conducted according to the laws is not a 'business' - it is a once-or-twice a year civic activity that is more like a hobby than a business. The 'pay' is incidental, but is still income.

How can I enter the information without creating a Schedule C for hobby-like income?

Best answer by MAK70

It is easiest to just enter as Miscellaneous income. Under Less Common Income select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C

On the Let's Work on Any Miscellaneous Income page, select Start to the right of Other reportable income
On the Any Other Taxable Income? screen, select Yes
On the Other Taxable Income screen enter the description "1099-NEC for election work," then the amount. Select Continue
On the Other Miscellaneous Income Summary screen, select Done

MAK70Answer

It is easiest to just enter as Miscellaneous income. Under Less Common Income select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C

On the Let's Work on Any Miscellaneous Income page, select Start to the right of Other reportable income
On the Any Other Taxable Income? screen, select Yes
On the Other Taxable Income screen enter the description "1099-NEC for election work," then the amount. Select Continue
On the Other Miscellaneous Income Summary screen, select Done