DMarkM1, per IRS discussion at link listed below, family caregiver income should be entered on Sch 1 Line 8j, so, why can't I add my wife's VA non-employee compensation income on Turbotax H&B 2024 Sch 1 Line 8j ?
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/family-caregivers-and-self-employment-...,
From IRS website:
Q 2: Must a taxpayer pay self-employment tax on the income received from a state agency to care for their grandchildren so that their daughter can work? Taxpayer doesn't have a day care business or look after any other children. Taxpayer receives Form 1099-MISC from the state agency with the amount paid shown in Box 3 as other income.
A 2: No, the taxpayer does not owe self-employment tax on amounts reported on the 1099-MISC they received from the state agency if they are not engaged in the trade or business of providing day care services, as appears to be the case in this situation. The taxpayer must report the full amount of the payment on line 8j of Schedule 1 (Form 1040), Additional Income and Adjustments to Income .
