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Since, as you say, security deposits aren't taxable, enter your Form 1099-K information in TurboTax Online like this:

  1. If you don’t see 2022 TAXES in the left pane, select the dropdown to the right of Income & Expenses on the Hi, let’s keep working on your taxes! page and then select Let’s get startedPick up where you left off, or Review/Edit. 
    • Otherwise, in the left pane, select Wages & Income
  2. Scroll down and select the Show more dropdown to the right of Other Common Income
  3. Select  Start or Revisit to the right of Form 1099-K
  4. Answer  Yes to the question, Did you get a 1099-K?  (If you've already entered a Form 1099-K, select the Add a 1099-K box)
  5. Select  Type it in myself on the How would you like to enter your 1099-K? page, then select Continue
  6. On the  Choose which type of income your 1099-K is for page, select the bullet next to Other (can include any taxable income not reported elsewhere on your return) OR if the entire amount is incorrect
  7. On the  Let's get the info from your 1099-K screen, enter all information from your 1099-K
  8. Select the box next to This amount in box 1a is too high or includes some personal transactions
  9. Enter the Form 1099-K amount related to the security deposit (all, if appropriate), then select Continue
  10. Select  Continue on the Your 1099-K summary page

See Are security deposits taxable? In the TurboTax article Rental Real Estate and Taxes for  relevant information.