This is indeed a failure of the logic behind this section in Turbotax. I received a 1099-MISC for an investment that pays a quarterly coupon rate per contract. It is not a dividend, not interest, etc.. The investment firm reports it correctly on the 1099-MISC. The intent of the investment is INDEED to earn income. So when I truthfully answer that question "Did this involve an intent to earn money" by ticking the box, there should be additional questions as to what the money came from. Instead the silly program assumes (incorrectly) it's from self employment business.
