Investors & landlords

This income should be reported as other income rather than rental income. Please follow the directions below to properly report this income on line 21 of your tax return rather than on a separate business form.

1. Log in and open your return.
2. Click the Federal tab on the left side of the screen.
3. Click Wages & Income (if you do not land on the page).
4. Scroll down and click show more beside Other common Income.
5. Click Start/Revisit beside Form 1099-Misc.
6. Describe the reason why you received your Form 1099-Misc.
7. Indicate if any of the uncommon situations apply.
8. Indicate that the income is not from activities like your main job.