RayW7
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The minimum income amount for filing in 2020 depends on your filing status and age. In 2020, for example, the minimum for single filing status if under age 65 is $12,400. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return.

 

However, you have to file an income tax return if you make at least $400, from what the IRS considers self-employed income. Self-employed income is reported on a 1099-MISC form, which is what you have.

 

The IRS has copies of your 1099-Misc forms.  If you do decide to file a return, you should include them.

 

Since the income was reported in Box 3 on a 1099-MISC it should be reported as "Other Income".

I agree with the post from ColeenD3. 

[edited 3/24/2021| 2:05pst]

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