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Scholarships are not reported on a 1099-Misc, particularly in box 7. Box 3 of a 1099-Misc would be more appropriate, but still technically incorrect.
What were the circumstances of her getting this "scholarship" and 1099-misc?
The IRS considers anything in box 7 of 1099-MISC to be self employment income and subject self employment tax (social security & Medicare), in addition to income tax. If you try reporting box 7 income as anything else, you chances of hearing from the IRS are high.
It cannot go on your return. If it goes anywhere, it goes on her return.
March 29, 2020
10:34 AM