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How do i prevent Turbotax from putting my "cash in lieu of benefits" as business income? I receive a cash stipend in lieu of medical insurance.
Karis_FAnswer
Employee Tax Expert
February 5, 2026
To record the 1099-MISC income as other income but not self-employment income, follow these steps in TurboTax:
1) Go to Wages & Income
2) Other Common Income
3) Form 1099-MISC
4) Enter the information from the form
5) Answer "none of these apply" to the question about uncommon situations
6) Answer no to: Did the income involve work that's like your main job?
7) Answer no to: Did the income involve an intent to earn money?
Answering "no" in Steps 6 & 7 will record the 1099-MISC as Other Income on Schedule 1 instead of including it on Schedule C as self-employment income.
Here is a TurboTax article on Where do I enter a 1099-MISC?
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