Do I need to file a return for my son if he received a 1099-MISC for fundraising

[JF2888]

My son sold popcorn for scouts this year and received a 1099-MISC listing $1,000 in Box 3 Other Income.  On top of this, he also received a 1098-T for $1,163.03 in Box 1 and Box 5.  He has not received this scholarship.

[Bsch4477]

Is he in college?  What other income does he have?

[JF2888]

No, he still has a couple of years in high school.  The money was made fundraising for him in Boy Scouts.

[JF2888]

No jobs.  He just turned 16.

[VictoriaD75]

The scholarship income is not taxable, as it appears it was used to pay tuition & fees. However, the 1099-MISC might be taxable for self-employment taxes depending on the type of income received. If it was attributed to prizes & awards for sales of the popcorn, it is not subject to self-employment. If this was your son's only source of income, he will not have a filing requirement and there is no need to prepare a return. 

@JF2888 

[Bsch4477]

Strange that he got a 1098-T. Where did that come from?  In any event, since the amount in box 1 is the same as box 5 they cancel each other out so you don’t have to deal with that. In addition, the other income of $1000 is below his filing requirement (although he would cancel that out as well if he did file) so you don’t have to file a return for him. 

[JF2888]

Thank you.