How do I get rid of errors on Schedule C asking for Business Name?

[rjwjjj3]

I am an UAW Employee of Fiat Chrysler Automobile and receives a 1099 MISC for a legal service plan fringe benefit, I entered the 1099 MISC box 7 amount of $17.30. Now I am getting errors from Turbo Tax Premier saying that my company name and address must be entered, I do not have company information to enter, how do I get rid of these errors on Schedule C? This is not business income.

[KittyM]

You will have to report the amount on this 1099-MISC as income, because it's being reported to the IRS. (It will appear on your Form 1040, Line 21 Other Income.) 

To correct the error message and properly report the income, enter your 1099 this way:

• In your Federal return, choose the tab for Wages & Income
• Scroll down to Other Common Income and Show more
• Start/Revisit Form 1099-MISC
• Type in the reason for your 1099-MISC (Union Benefit)
• Indicate the reason for your payment on the next page (none of these apply) 
• On the following page indicate that it does not involve work like your main job and Continue
• Indicate the year received and Continue
• That it did not involve an intent to make money and Continue
• And is not a recurring payment   
• The income will be reported on line 21 of your return.