If you were not an employee of the research society, then it was compensation as a non-employee.
Since this was not for services performed and it was simply a travel grant, you will not be able to deduct your mileage from this as this is not self-employment income. The only time you can deduct mileage is if you are self-employed (other than donation or seeking medical care miles)
To enter this using the 1099-NEC select the following:
- Income
- 1099-NEC
- Enter the 1099-NEC info
- Enter the description
- Select this is not money earned as an employee or self-employed individual. It is for sporadic activity or hobby.
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