I didn't receive a 1099-MISC form because income was less than $600. Do I still need to report that income on my 1040 tax return? And where can I find such instructions?

[ShawnaD · Accepted solution]

Yes, all income should be reported on your tax return. Please see the instructions below for entering this income.

To enter Miscellaneous Income:

• On the Tax Timeline, select "Federal Taxes".

• Select "Wages and Income" on the second menu bar.

• Scroll down and select the "Check for more income" button, then select "Skip to see all income".

• Scroll down to the “Less Common Income” section, click “Show More” to view the list of income selections.

• Click “Start" next to “Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C”.

• Click "Start" next to "Other income not already reported on a Form W-2 for Form 1099".

• Select "Yes" to "Did you receive any other wages?"

• Follow the next few questions and click continue. If any of those income items apply to you, enter your income for those categories. If not, continue with these directions.

• On the screen "Any Other Earned Income" select "Yes" to "Did you earn any other wages?"

• On the next screen, click "Other".

• The next screen will provide space for you to enter the description of the income item and then the amount (screenshot below).