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Help Center  >  Individuals  >  Preparing Your Return  >  Self-Employment & Schedule C

Form 1099-MISC – Entering in Program

To enter Form 1099-MISC, follow the steps below.
 
Online
Dashboard
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Income. 
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
  2. If the 1099-MISC is related to your business or rental, click the Business & Self Employed drop-down and click Add beside the applicable form to which the 1099-MISC applies: 
    • Self-Employment/Gig Work (Schedule C)
    • Rental Properties & Royalties (Schedule E)
    • Farm Income (Schedule F)
  3. If you do not have a business or rental that is related to your 1099-MISC income, click the Explore More drop-down and choose Add beside Misc Income Not Related to a Business or Rental.
  4. Complete the rest of the interview process. 
Classic
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
  2. Click Form 1099-MISC.
  3. Continue with the interview process to enter your information.
Desktop
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal. 
  2. Click Form 1099-MISC.
  3. Complete the rest of the interview process. 
 
Notes
  • For Classic or Desktop, if the form or schedule that you need to assign to Form 1099-MISC is not shown as an option, you will need to complete the form or schedule, then edit the Form 1099-MISC and choose the form or schedule now that it is shown as an option.
  • If you click Form 1040/1040-NR, Other Income as the assigned schedule or form, the next screen will be titled Please confirm that the income on this Form 1099-MISC is non-business income, and you will need to click the checkbox to check it. If the income is business income, click Back, and choose a different assigned form or schedule.
  • If you need help completing Schedule C in the TaxAct program, go to our Schedule C – Entering Sole Proprietorship in Program FAQ.
  • If you need help completing Schedule E in the TaxAct program, go to our Schedule E – Entering Rental Property in Program FAQ.
  • If you need help completing Schedule F in the TaxAct program, go to our Schedule F – Entering Farm Income in Program FAQ.
 
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