I inherited book royalty income. I do not run any business that produced this income. Where do I enter it so that I do not pay self-employment tax?

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Royalty income of this type can safely be reported on Schedule E Rental & Royalty Income. To enter your Royalty income,

Choose the Federal return in the left bar, then select the tab for Wages & Income
Scroll down to Rentals, Royalties, and Farm and Show more
Start/Revisit Rental Properties and Royalties (Sch E)
Say Yes to Income from Rentals or Royalty Property You Own
Select the appropriate answer to So far You're not a Real Estate Professional and Continue
On the next page, Edit your Royalty or Add Another Rental or Royalty
On the Property Profile page, Is This a Rental Property or Royalty?, select the radio button for Royalty property or payment and complete the interview.