After you file

Where you enter a taxable legal settlement depends on whether you received a Form 1099-MISC or not. 

If you did receive a 1099-MISC:

• Open (continue) your return in TurboTax Online. (If your return isn't open, you'll need to sign in and click Take me to my return.)
• Click My Account (top right of your screen).
• Select Tools.
• In the pop-up window, select Topic Search.
• In the search bar, type 1099-misc.
• In the results box, highlight 1099-misc, then click GO.
• Answer Yes to the question Did you get a 1099-MISC?
• On the Does one of these uncommon situations apply? screen, select This was money from a lawsuit settlement and then answer the back wages question before clicking Continue.

If you didn't receive a 1099-MISC:

• Open (continue) your return in TurboTax Online. (If your return isn't open, you'll need to sign in and click Take me to my return.)
• Click My Account (top right of your screen).
• Select Tools.
• In the pop-up window, select Topic Search.
• In the search bar, type lawsuit.
• In the results box, highlight lawsuit settlement, then click GO.
• Answer Yes to the question Any Other Taxable Income?
• Enter a brief description and the amount you received and click Continue.