TurboTax is applying self employment tax to my Paid Family Leave. I am not self employed. How can I correct this?

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March 16, 2025
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I have a 1099-MISC with Box 3 (Other income) used for PFL. Box 17 shows that the State/Payer is .NY, with a EIN for a third party that is paying

MindyB

No, don't let TurboTax create a business. I suggest you delete the 1099-MISC you have entered, and anything that was created in the self-employment section and start fresh.

Here is how to report the 1099-MISC:

Navigate to Federal > Wages & Income > Other Common Income> Form 1099-MISC> Start or Revisit
Enter the 1099-MISC as printed, Continue
Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC: "FMLA" or similar
Select None of these uncommon situations apply, then continue
Select No, it didn’t involve work that's like your main job and continue
The next screen asks how often you get income from FMLA. Select only the year of this specific 1099-MISC, 2024.
Next, select No, it didn't involve the intent to earn money
Verify that the amount is now populated on Schedule 1, Line 8z "Other Income."