Make sure that you are entering in the correct section. A 1099-MISC can be issued for a variety of reasons. To enter this as "Other Income", follow the instructions below.
If you are using TurboTax Online
- From the Home screen select Income. Scroll down and click on +Add Income
- Locate Other Common Income. Click on Income from Form 1099-MISC, and Add.
- This will add the form to the main screen. Go back to the main page and under Income you will see the section to enter your 1099-MISC. (answer corresponding questions)
If you are using TurboTax Desktop
- From the main screen select Federal Taxes, and then Wages & Income.
- Scroll down until you see 1099-MISC and other Common income and then Income from Form 1099-MISC. Click on start and answer corresponding questions
