DaveF1006
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It depends on the company. You should receive a 1099 MISC from the company but this doesn't necessarily mean you will receive one.  Regardless, you should report this as income. If you don't receive a 1099 MISC, here is how to report.

 

  1. Log into your account
  2. Select Wages and income
  3. Less Common income
  4. Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099>start
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the page to Other Reportable Income
  6. Other taxable income, answer yes
  7. Then give a brief description of the income and the amount listed.
  8. For the description, describe this as Bonus for opening a Retirement Account and then the amount.

To enter 1099 MISC if you receive one.

:

  1. Open or continue your return.
  2. Navigate to the 1099-MISC section:
    • TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to 1099-MISC.
    • TurboTax Desktop: Search for 1099-misc and select the Jump to link.

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