PattiF
Expert Alumni

Self employed

Here are instructions on how to enter this so that it is not business income: 

 

  • Go to Other Common Income in the Income & Expenses section,
  • Click Start at the 1099-MISC box
  • Enter info from 1099-MISC,
  • Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC, and Continue
  • Does one of these uncommon situations apply?, Choose None of these apply and Continue
  • Check that No, it didn't involve work like my main job
  • How often did you get income for Heroes Pay, Choose I got it in 2021, and Continue
  • Did the Heroes pay involve an intent to earn money, Choose, No, it didn't …. And Continue

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