vernnifer
New Member

When is 1099-MISC box 7 not SE income? Confused about "sporadic activity."

My husband is employed full time as a policeman and provided off duty security sporadically over the winter (10 shifts total) to a private business that had a short term need. We received a 1099-MISC listing the income he earned in box 7. This was a one-time circumstance (he is not a security officer for hire). I've researched and still am unsure. Do I need to file a Schedule C or C-EZ? Or should I list it as "Other Income" (line 21) on my 1040?