I received a 1099-MISC and a W-2 form for the exact same payment (settlement for back wages). Do I need to enter both the 1099-MISC and the W-2 or just one or the other?

If you received the exact same payment reported on both a W-2 and a 1099-Misc, you should still include both forms and then back out the wages for the 1099-Misc.  This will tell the IRS that you received the 1099-Misc but you should not have that income as it is duplicated. 

 You will need to enter the 1099-Misc income and then back it out as a negative number to offset the income that is not taxable.

To enter the 1099 Misc as non-self-employment income take the following steps:

• Income
• 1099-MIsc under Other Common Income
• Enter the information from the 1099-MIsc
• Continue through and say the work does NOT involve work that is like your main job
• Select the years you received it
• Say no, to did this involve an intent to earn money

Then you will take the following steps to remove the income:

• Income
• Less Common Income
• Miscellaneous Income
• Other Reportable Income
• Answer Yes to Any Other Taxable Income
• Enter the description such as 1099-Misc received for Income double reported
• Enter the amount on the 1099-Misc as a negative number. 

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