DianeW777
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Business & farm

Yes, you report the income.  It's important for you to select 'None of these apply" and then you should also select the following:

  1. Other Common Income > Form 1099-MISC
  2. 'No' on the screen 'Did the '____' involve work that's like your main job?'
  3. 'No' on the screen 'Did the '____'  involve an intent to earn money?

This will report the income without any business activity and it will show up on Form 1040, Line 8 (From Schedule 1, Line 8z).

 

If the nonprofit organization is eligible for tax deductible donations then you can enter the amount as a charitable donation on Schedule A. If they are a 501(c)(3) organization then it should be tax deductible. You can use the search link below, however if they are new they may not yet be on it.

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