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Level 2
posted Jan 3, 2023 10:22:59 AM

How/where do I put that I received frontline workers pay on my federal tax return?

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Level 15
Jan 3, 2023 11:28:13 AM
Level 15
Jan 4, 2023 8:31:12 AM

Is this is from Minnesota?

 

It will be reported as "other income" on the Federal return.  Perhaps somebody else can direct you how to enter that into TurboTax.

 

It is not taxable for State purposes.  Hopefully the state portion of the program will specifically ask you about it, so it is subtracted from your income for state income tax purposes and for the state property tax refund.

Level 15
Jan 4, 2023 8:42:24 AM

See screenshots below as per @AmeliesUncle's request for someone to post procedure for TurboTax.

 

However, note that I have no idea whether this procedure will result in the figure propagating to the Minnesota return.

 

Level 2
Jan 4, 2023 10:51:47 AM

Yes it is for Minnesota. Under the whats new in 2022 link there is info on the Minnesota frontline workers pay it’s says “Minnesota Frontline Worker Pay Program. If you received a payment from the Minnesota Frontline Worker Pay Program, you may subtract the amount that is included in your federal adjusted gross income.” And I’m a bit confused by this, I’m sorry if this is silly and I’m just misunderstanding but could someone explain this in regards to how I’m subtracting it? 

Level 15
Jan 4, 2023 7:25:49 PM

As I said, hopefully the state portion of the program specifically asks about it.  Have you gone through the entire state section yet?

 

 

Level 2
Jan 5, 2023 5:02:18 PM

Yes it says to include the amount I received only if reported it in my federal return as federal income, but I’m not sure what allows you to claim it as federal income or not? 

Level 15
Jan 5, 2023 5:14:08 PM

You are required to claim it as Federal income.  Did you do that?  If not, see the screenshots from Tagteam above.

Level 2
Jan 8, 2023 4:02:24 PM

Ok I had the same question. I see there is a spot on MN tax form they ask and you put the amount in.

Expert Alumni
Jan 9, 2023 1:16:15 PM

If you received the frontline workers pay in MN, it gets reported on your federal return under Miscellaneous Income, NOT 'household employees wages'.   @Robbi1972  

See the image above or click here.   That will include the income on your federal return.   Then when you get to that section on the MN state return, you can enter the same amount which will subtract it on the state return.   

Level 2
Jan 9, 2023 1:36:31 PM

Ok got it.  Where it says brief description.  When I did MN they asked for the amount so I think I'm good.  This pay lowered my refund 140, very disappointed.

Level 1
Jan 18, 2023 2:47:42 PM

When I click on the link to report  the MN frontline workers pay  as misc income it then wants to charge  $39 to complete my return :(

Intuit Alumni
Jan 19, 2023 11:44:49 AM

The following FAQ provides a comparison of what each Turbo Tax product supports @Boatfun.

Level 1
Jan 26, 2023 12:52:11 PM

It should be put under "other income" and is taxable on your federal return.  On the Minnesota return you subtract it under "other income" adjustments to income, as it is not Minnesota taxable income.

New Member
Jan 28, 2023 2:57:58 PM

I went to other income, to add frontline worker pay, but it’s requiring me to upgrade. Not happy about this, as this should be part of the free filing!!

Expert Alumni
Jan 29, 2023 8:38:38 AM

Minnesota Frontline Worker is reported on an IRS form 1099-MISC.  That form is not supported on the Free or Basic versions of TurboTax Online. 

 

See this comparison of tax forms supported.

 

To enter Minnesota Frontline Worker, follow these steps:

 

  • Down the left side of the screen, click Federal.
  • Down the left side of the screen, click Wages & Income.
  • Click Show more to the right of Less Common Income.
  • Select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A.
  • Select Other reportable Income.
  • As a description enter MN Frontline.

The income is not taxable on the Minnesota tax return.

 

@Cullivoe

 

 

New Member
Jan 30, 2023 1:47:30 PM

do you enter it as a negative amount? ex: -487? when you enter it under misc. income

Expert Alumni
Jan 30, 2023 2:11:55 PM

The pay is taxable on the Federal return but not taxable on the Minnesota tax return.

 

Enter the amount as a positive number when you follow these steps:

 

  • Down the left side of the screen, click Federal.
  • Down the left side of the screen, click Wages & Income.
  • Click Show more to the right of Less Common Income.
  • Select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A.
  • Select Other reportable Income.
  • As a description enter MN Frontline Worker Pay.

In the Minnesota tax return use a positive number to remove the income at the screen Frontline Worker Pay.

 

@ryantessa18