In TurboTax Online:
- From the left menu, go to Federal and select the first tab, Wages & Income
- Add more income by scrolling to Other Common Income, and Show more
- Scroll down to Form 1099-MISC and Start
- Enter the applicable description and amount and Continue
- At Does one of these uncommon situations apply? the health insurance compensation will not be listed. Unless one of the other options does apply, select None of these apply.
- At Did this involve work that is like your main job?, reply No, it didn't involve work like your main job. and Continue.
- Enter that you got it in 2020 for How often did you get income for this?
- At Did this involve the intent to earn money? answer No and Continue.
In TurboTax CD/Download:
- Select PERSONAL tab.
- Select Personal Income and I'll choose what I work on.
- Scroll down to 1099-MISC and Other Common Income.
- Select Income from Form 1099-MISC and Start.
- At Let's get the info from your 1099-MISC, enter your details and proceed through the interview.
- At Does one of these uncommon situations apply? the health insurance compensation will not be listed. Unless one of the other options does apply, select None of these apply.
- At Did this involve work that is like your main job?, reply No, it didn't involve work like your main job. and Continue.
- Enter that you got it in 2020 for How often did you get income for this?
- At Did this involve the intent to earn money? answer No and Continue.
For more information, see: Where do I enter a 1099-MISC?
This is not the correct way for the employer to report it. You need to have a discussion with them.
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