Your AdSense earnings may be considered either royalties or self-employment income, both of which require you to upgrade. I'm not familiar with AdSense's pay structure.
For an explanation of the difference between royalties and self-employment income, see Tax Expert Alumni @IreneS’ answer in Non-professional royalties - schedule C or Schedule E? Definitive answer required.
Depending on the amount of income, your YouTube income may also be considered hobby income, rather than royalty or self-employment income.
Here’s what the IRS says:
Earning side income: Is it a hobby or a business?
To enter hobby income:
- Instead, tap Federal in the left column
- Select Wages & Income at the top
- Go to Less Common Income
- Start Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
- Select Hobby income and expenses
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