Deductions & credits

Adding nontax income for calculating sales tax deductions

In TurboTax, include your nontax income for calculating the sales tax deduction by:

1. In the TurboTax search box enter sales tax and press the Enter key.
2. Click the Jump to sales tax in the search results.
3. Just follow the instructions and we will guide you through the steps.

Enter the 1099-Misc :

1. Click on the Federal tab.
2. Click on Income & expenses.
3. Scroll down to Less Common Income.
4. Click on Start or Update button Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
5. On the next screen (Let's Work on Any Miscellaneous Income), click the Start or Update button for Other reportable income.
6. Did you receive any other taxable income.  Click Yes.
7. Other Taxable Income, enter a description and the amount.  Click Continue.
8. Click Done.

The income will be reported on Schedule 1 line 8 (z) with the description that you entered.