Business & farm

If you didn't receive a 1099 Misc then there is no point trying to enter one. If you are not using a schedule C, then you can enter the amount by following the instructions below:

Here's how to enter other income on Form 1040 line 21 in TurboTax.

·         Click the Federal Taxes tab ( Personal in the Self-Employed or Home & Business  version)

·         Click Wages & Income. (Personal income in the Self-Employed or Home & Business version)

·         Click "I'll choose what I work on."

·         On the screen "Your 2016 Income Summary," scroll all the way down to the last section, "Less Common Income."

·         Click the Start or Update button for the last topic, "Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C."

·         On the next screen, "Let's Work on Any Miscellaneous Income," scroll down and click the Start or Update button for the last topic, "Other reportable income."

·         The next screen asks, "Did you receive any other taxable income." Click Yes.

·         On the next screen, "Other Taxable Income," enter a description and the amount. Click Continue.

·         On the next screen click Done.

The income will be reported on Form 1040 line 21 with the description that you entered.