1099-MISC - asking for Schedule C for state tax rebate

[rajeshma276]

I got 1099-MISC for tax rebate. I put the income in box #3, other income.

Turbo Tax "Smart Check" moved income to Schedule C and asks for a business name, address, accounting method, and who operated the business (self or spouse). This is not a business run by us.  This is simply tax rebate from state. What should I fill out here? Or how do I avoid this schedule C?

After I have entered the Form 1099-MISC with Other Income in box 3, there is a following screen asking Does one of these uncommon situations apply?  selected None of these apply, then the next screen asks if this involved income that's like your main job.   NO? 

Thanks

[MayaD · Accepted solution]

Yes. 

1. On the screen, Does one of these uncommon situations apply?  select None of these apply,
2. Select, N0, it didn't involve work like my main job
3. Next, select, I got it in 2024
4. Select, No, It didn't involve an intent to earn money

The amount will show on schedule 1 Additional income line 8z. The total of all additional income will show on form 1040 line 8. 

To preview your 1040 when using TurboTax online:

1. Select Tax Tools from the left menu then Tools
2. select View Tax Summary in the pop-up,
3. Then Preview my 1040 in the left menu.