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To make the 1099-MISC income earned income there are two ways.

Option 1: enter it in the education section as a scholarship and claim it was used for room and board. Follow these steps:

1. Open to Federal Deductions & Credits.
2. Scroll to Education 
3. Start/Revisit next to Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T).
4. Answer No to "Did you receive a 1098-T?" (unless you have one for tuition).
5. When asked if you "qualified for an exception," answer Yes.
6. Continue through the interview until you reach the screen: Did you receive a scholarship or grant in 2025?
7. Enter the amount in the box for Other Scholarships/Grants/Fellowships.
8. When asked if any was used for "Room and Board," answer Yes and enter the full amount.

Option 2: enter it as 1099-MISC income under Other Income. Follow these steps:

1. Open to federal income
2. Locate Other income
3. Select 1099-MISC
4. Enter your information
5.  You have to mark:

• no intent to earn money
• mark that the income is only for this tax year. Otherwise the program will think it is recurring income and a business.
• mark no to like main job