1099 Misc for retiree health insurance stipend

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January 31, 2025
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I received a 1099 Misc for a monthly health insurance stipend provided to retirees from my previous employer. This is the first year I received a 1099, but I have been receiving the stipend for several years. If I check on the TT form that I received the stipend in previous years and plan to receive it in 2025, I then have to answer questions about being self-employed which does not apply. I did reply No to the other questions that don't apply (e.g. that this is not part of my main job, etc.) Is there a work around to this? Should I reply that I just received the stipend in 2024.

RobertB4444

Level 15

The important question to answer is that you didn't engage in the activity for profit. This stipend is taxable but it is not self-employment income and not subject to self-employment tax.

@Brambilla

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BrambillaAuthor

Level 2

Thanks for your response. However, when I check that I received the stipend in prior years and will also in 2025, the system goes on to ask questions about self-employment. Is there a work around?