Investors & landlords

Royalties do not go on a Sch C but should be on a Sch E.   I will show you the Sch E option and line 21 option.

Sch E, go to Wages and Income then scroll down to Rental Properties and Royalties (Sch E) and enter it as a Royalty.

2nd option to enter on line 21.

go to Wages and Income

to bottom to Less Common income

to bottom to Misc income, 1099-A, 1099C

to bottom again to Other reportable income

say "yes" and enter 1099 royalty income and the dollar amount and it will appear on line 21.