I worked all year and received a W2, my husband has been incarcerated all year. He received a 1099-MISC for $867, we have 2 dependent children, so we get the EIC. There is nowhere that I can find that lets you indicate it is money earned while incarcerated on a 1099. Yes, it asks this when entering a W2 but not for 1099's. It lowered my refund over $500. Why? I understand that it is "considered self employment" but that seems pretty high to deduct that much. Is there anything I can do that will help raise my refund before I file.
