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June 6, 2019
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My child received 1099-MISC for winning chess tournaments, ~$2000, Is it earned income or unearned income? Thanks!

  • June 6, 2019
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Best answer by BurakG

It is reported as other income and it is unearned income. This income will not be subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes. 

5 replies

Alumni - Intuit
June 6, 2019
Is the amount reported on box 7 or box 3?
MickylyAuthor
Level 2
June 6, 2019
box 3
Level 2
June 6, 2019
Box 3 is prize money . Unearned income. Go through the 1099 Misc flow.
MickylyAuthor
Level 2
June 6, 2019
but when I got to child income, no price money option
BurakGAnswer
Alumni - Intuit
June 6, 2019

It is reported as other income and it is unearned income. This income will not be subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes.