Yes. If you are filing a joint return with your spouse, you will need to include ALL of your income as well no matter how little it is.
If you are not filing a return and your spouse is filing separately, then you do not need to file a return to claim only the $200.
To enter the 1099 NEC as non-self-employment income take the following steps:
- Income
- 1099-NEC under Other Common Income
- Enter the information from the 1099-NEC
- Continue through and say the work does NOT involve work that is like your main job
- Select the years you received it
- Say no, to did this involve an intent to earn money
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