I received a "Statement of Payments for 2015" (labeled FORM 1099-MISC) from Educational Testing Services because I earned $250 for proctoring the SAT. How do I file this?

[eagankm]

There are no "boxes" on this form, it just simply states in small print "Form 1099-MISC" on the bottom. How do I complete the questions prompted to me on Turbo Tax (i.e. the boxes)?

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

You can enter the 1099-MISC in TurboTax as "Other Common Income," which is reported on line 8 of 1040 Schedule 1 and will not generate Schedule C or SE tax.  Please use the following steps:

1. Click on Federal > Wages & Income.
2. Scroll down to the Other Common Income section. 
3. Click on the Start/Revisit box next Form 1099-MISC. 
4. On the screen Did you get a 1099-MISC?  click on the Yes button.
5. On the next screen, Let's get the info from your 1099-MISC, enter the information from the 1099-MISC.
   
   
6. On the following screens, answer the following questions:

• Did it involve work that's like your main job? No.
• You got it in 2019
• No, it didn't involve an intent to earn money

1. Continue through the rest of the interview screens. The income will appear as Other Income.

[Edited | 4/14/2020 |  11:44am PDT]

[carldagdog]

When I input like the instructions above, it is requiring a SCH C and thinks I own a business

[tpurdy]

Please answer this question!

[breretonma]

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