If the income was reported in Box 7 of your 1099-MISC (Non-employee compensation), and was for work or services you performed, it is considered self-employment income. It should be reported as business income on your tax return. When you are self-employed the IRS regards you as a business. The good news is that you can deduct your work expenses against that income.
You may find this TurboTax FAQ helpful: https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2893392-where-do-i-enter-a-1099-misc
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
