Wages not on a W-2

If you're an employee and received wages that weren't reported on a W-2 by your employer, they still need to be considered wages on your tax return. If you were an independent contractor, the income you received isn't wages and is considered self-employment income.

If you received a Form 1099-NEC with your wages reported as nonemployee compensation, we'll ask you additional questions to determine your uncollected Medicare and Social Security taxes.
Menu Path: Income > Business / Rental Income > 1099-NEC / 1099-MISC

If you didn't receive any tax forms for your wages, you should enter your wages that should've been reported on a W-2 on the Other Sources of Income screen.
Menu Path: Income > Uncommon Income > Other Income

Form 8919 Uncollected Social Security and Medicare Tax on Wages

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