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Honoraria

Jess_SB — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:31:35 GMT

Hi I previously asked a question about money received for taking surveys. The response I was given said to report that income as self employment income but I’m wondering if I could report it as other income? (I believe I would get a 1099-MISC anyways and report it as other income if I had received 600 or more from any organization.) I don’t plan to claim any business deductions

Re: Honoraria

Bsch4477 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:10:40 GMT

Report as other or miscellaneous income.

Re: Honoraria

DaveF1006 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:14:39 GMT

No. Since this is compensation for performing a service, this should be reported as Self-Employment Income. You should receive a 1099 NEC for this type of activity but you may possibly receive a 1099 MISC.

Re: Honoraria

Bsch4477 — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:21:48 GMT

You will make a judgement call. See this IRS article for guidance.

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/small-business-self-employed-other-business/income-expenses/income-expenses