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?

[KittyM]

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.

My condolences on your loss.