How do I list royalties I received from a book written by my deceased husband how should I enter this income?

This income is considered an inherited investment, the income from it is taxable to you. 

 

To enter the Income:

• Log in to your return.
• Click on Federal Taxes.
• Click on Income & Expenses.
• Scroll to Other Common Income.
• Click the Start button beside Form 1099-MISC.
• Follow the onscreen instructions.

where is inherited income, I can't find it.  It wants me to day it is my self employment, which it is not!

Royalty income you receive as a result of your deceased spouse's work is reported on Schedule E.

 

Take a look at the following TurboTax article for information and instructions to enter your royalty income:

 

How do I enter a 1099-MISC for royalty income?

 

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