If your account is with E-Trade, you can call them up. You'll wait on hold for eons (but not quite as long as if you wait until March or April), but they can probably give you a hand. I know they've helped me out when I accidentally made my contribution for the wrong year.
A 1099 is still earned income; don't forget to fill out your Schedule SE with your 1040 this year (you may need Schedules A and/or C, too) - I got paid with 1099's for 2 1/2 years when I worked for Vector.
But the best thing you can do (if e-trade is no help when you call them), is find a friend/acquaintance who is a CPA/tax attorney to whom you can direct your first question, and see if they think you need to speak with someone at more length (and possibly for a fee)
actually...i don't have to pay self employment tax because despite being a 1099, my fellowship is not actually *employment.* it's kind of wonky (but legitimate!)
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But the best thing you can do (if e-trade is no help when you call them), is find a friend/acquaintance who is a CPA/tax attorney to whom you can direct your first question, and see if they think you need to speak with someone at more length (and possibly for a fee)
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man, i wish i had friends who were accountants :(
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