It's important to know what the money was for. If you are using TurboTax CD/Download or Desktop version, you can enter your Form 1099-MISC, box 3 as follows:
- Click the Personal Tab > Scroll to Other Common Income > Select Income from Form 1099-MISC > Select income type
- If this income did not involve your services like a main job, be sure to answer 'No', if it did then select 'Yes'
- Likewise answer based on whether it involved an intent to earn money
- Using the 'Learn More' links may be helpful
- You can also use the Search box (upper right) then type 1099misc > click Jump to....
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