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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:12:56 PM

I recieved a 1099-misc from a university my son attends as parent travel assistance to attend football games

How do I enter this on my taxes since I'm not self employed?

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Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 11:12:57 PM

If they entered the amount in Box 7, then that is self-employment income, whether you think you are self employed or not does not matter, the IRS will think that you are and you must enter it as self-employment income.

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Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 11:12:57 PM

If they entered the amount in Box 7, then that is self-employment income, whether you think you are self employed or not does not matter, the IRS will think that you are and you must enter it as self-employment income.