It depends. I noticed you are using the online software. The online software can only be used to prepare the 2019 tax return. You can use the following link to download the software to prepare your return. How to prepare a prior year tax return When you start that return, assuming you have a 1099-MISC form, be sure to enter it under the Federal tab as income. Select Wages & Income. Scroll down to 1099-MISC and Other Common Income Select the appropriate category. If it was on a 1099-MISC, select that option Proceed to enter your information into the program as listed on the form. Proceed to answer the questions on each screen until you see Did the ....involve work that's like your main job? Select No here. This will report the income and remove the classification as being from self-employment income. Be sure to check that the activity was an intent to earn money.

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I was not self employed in 2018 and i dont know how to change it.

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It depends.

I noticed you are using the online software.

The online software can only be used to prepare the 2019 tax return.

You can use the following link to download the software to prepare your return.

How to prepare a prior year tax return

When you start that return, assuming you have a 1099-MISC form, be sure to enter it under the Federal tab as income.

Select Wages & Income.
Scroll down to 1099-MISC and Other Common Income
Select the appropriate category. If it was on a 1099-MISC, select that option
Proceed to enter your information into the program as listed on the form.
Proceed to answer the questions on each screen until you see Did the ....involve work that's like your main job? Select No here. This will report the income and remove the classification as being from self-employment income.
Be sure to check that the activity was an intent to earn money.