How do I report a check from a class action lawsuit?

[soulwinner10]

Hello,

I asked this question earlier and need more clarification as whether or not to report it. I received a $17 check as part of the reimbursement settlement for a class action lawsuit. Because I was a checking account holder-many years ago-, I was reimbursed for incorrectly and wrongly charged monthly fees.  Does this have to be reported and if so, how do I report it?

Thank You.

[MonikaK1]

If you didn't receive a Form 1099-MISC or other information return to report the amount you received, and this was strictly a reimbursement of a checking account fee and not punitive damages, then you don't have to report the amount at all. The exception would be if this were a business checking account and you had previously deducted the amount reimbursed as a business expense.

Most lawsuit settlements are reported on a Form 1099-MISC unless they represent back wages. 

See this help article for more information about reporting legal settlements in TurboTax.