topic How do I treat a stipend my wife receives for being on the city council? in Retirement tax questions

How do I treat a stipend my wife receives for being on the city council?

ssshaw — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:01:54 GMT

She gets paid a check quarterly while on city council.

Re: How do I treat a stipend my wife receives for being on the city council?

MindyB — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:56:04 GMT

If she didn't receive a 1099, you can report this as other income. To report other income, follow these steps in TTO:

1. Navigate to Federal; Wages & Income

2. Miscellaneous Income

3. Other reportable Income

4. Click the plus sign (+) to Add Another Miscellaneous Income Item

5. Add a brief description and the amount.

If she did receive a 1099, you can also enter this in step 1 above, please select the type of 1099 (such as 1099-NEC) on the instructions screen, then follow the on-screen instructions to add payor data and amount.

Re: How do I treat a stipend my wife receives for being on the city council?

TomD8 — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:26:42 GMT

1099's do not have to be sent out until January 31. Suggest you wait until month's end to see if your wife receives one.