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posted Mar 25, 2021 11:24:35 AM

My son won/earned $4,561.02 from online and in-person video game competitions in 2020. How/where does he report this income?

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Mar 25, 2021 4:43:44 PM

Enter the amount as "Other reportable income."

  • In TurboTax Online, click on Federal on the left
  • Then Wages & Income at the top
  • Scroll down to Less Common Income
  • Select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099C
  • On Miscellaneous Income, select Other reportable income
  • Say Yes to Any Other Taxable Income?
  • Enter a description and an amount

If you win a prize in a lucky number drawing, television or radio quiz program, beauty contest, or other event, you must include it in your income. For example, if you win a $50 prize in a photography contest, you must report this income on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 8 (this is where TurboTax is putting it).

 

Prizes and awards in goods or services must be included in your income at their FMV.

 

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