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posted Mar 7, 2025 12:10:47 PM

How to avoid 1099-MISC income (survivor's benefits) being counted as self wmployment income

Turbo tax online does not provide reason for income that does not get classifed as self employment

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Mar 7, 2025 12:14:33 PM

To enter a Form 1099-MISC that is not for self-employment -

Click on Federal (Personal using Home & Business)
Click on Wages & Income (Personal Income using Home & Business)
Scroll down to Other Common Income
On Form 1099-MISC, click the start or update button 

Or enter 1099-misc in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen.  Click on Jump to 1099-misc


On the screen Did you get a 1099-MISC?, click on Yes
On the screen Let's get the info from your 1099-MISC, enter the amount received in box 3 and continue
On the screen Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC, enter a reason and Continue
On the screen Does one of these uncommon situations apply? - Select None of these apply and continue
On the screen Did the (reason) involve work that's like (your name) main job - Select No and continue
On the screen How often did (your name) get income for (reason) - Select 2024 and continue
On the screen Did the (reason) involve an intent to earn money? - Select No and continue


The amount entered from the Form 1099-MISC will be entered on Schedule 1 Line 8z


The total from Schedule 1 Part I Line 10 flows to Form 1040 Line 8