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posted Mar 9, 2025 1:06:32 PM

I have 1099-MISC Other Income. I did NOT earn this through self-employment. How do I enter this income?

I have 1099-MISC Other Income. I did NOT earn this through self-employment. How do I enter this income?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 9, 2025 1:08:15 PM

Here is how to report the 1099-MISC into TurboTax if you would like "Other Income" to be generated rather than a business:

 

  • Navigate to Federal > Wages & Income > Other Common Income> Form 1099-MISC> Start or Revisit
  • Enter the 1099-MISC as printed, Continue
  • Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC
  • Select None of these uncommon situations apply, then continue
  • Select No, it didn’t involve work that's like your main job and continue
  • The next screen asks how often you get income from this source  Select only the year of this specific 1099-MISC, 2024.
  • Next, select No, it didn't involve the intent to earn money
  • Verify that the amount is now populated on Schedule 1, Line 8z "Other Income."