Report this as other reportable income (not from self-employment).
The easiest way to find this section in TurboTax Online is to find Tax Tools in the left column >> Tools >> Topic Search. Type in "1099-MISC", click the topic in the list, then Go. In TurboTax Desktop, use the Topic List found in the header.
Follow the steps below to report income on 1099-MISC.
- Select Federal from the left side menu.
- Click on Wages & Income.
- Scroll down to Other Common Income. Click Show more.
- Click Start / Revisit to the right of 1099-MISC.
- Enter a description under Describe the reason.
- Select 'None of these apply' at the screen Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
- Select 'No' at the screen Did the income involve work.
- Select 'No' at the screen Did the income involve an intent to earn money?
The income will appear on Schedule 1 Line 8 and on Form 1040 Line 8.