My husband passed in 2022 but received a 2023 1099 misc in his name and ssn for paying out of unused vacation time. Do I report this 1099 misc on my tax return?

[DianeW777]

It depends.  If the money was actually received by you then it now belongs to you, include it on your tax return.  Do not enter the 1099-MISC, instead use the steps below to report this as 'Other Income'.

1. Click on  Wages and Income and scroll down to Less Common Income
2. Go to the last selection, Miscellaneous Income and click Start
3. Go to the last option, Other reportable income and click Start
4. When it asks, "Any other reportable income?" > yes and then type in a description and the amount to report it on your tax return.
5. TurboTax Online and TurboTax CD/Download will use the same procedure

[bevlinman-zoomin]

Thanks Diane, had the same effect of reducing my refund but at least I know I am reporting it correctly. 😊

I had previously entered it under 1099-MISC. but was unsure of this since it has his name and SSN# listed.