I have worked but $ were low enough a W2 wasn’t required. How should I enter?

If the amount you were paid was $400 or more, you must report that as Self-Employment income on Schedule C.  If the amount was less than $400 you can report it as "other income".  To report it as self-employment income:

 

• Make sure you are logged in and working in your return
• Select Income
• Select Self-Employment
• Answer "Yes" to the question "Did you have any self-employment income or expenses?"
• Give a description of the work you did

Continue through the questions to report your income.

 

To report as "other income":

 

• Click on "Tax Tools" on the far left of your screen *
• Click on "Tools"
• Click on "Topic Search"
• Type in "Other Reportable Income"
• Answer "No" to "Did you receive any other wages?"
• On the next screen with "Let's Work on Any Miscellaneous Income", scroll to the bottom of the page
• Next to "Other Reportable Income" click on Start
• Enter a description and the amount and click on Continue

Your "other income" will appear on Form 1040 Schedule 1, Line 8z and will flow to Form 1040 Line 8.

 

* If you don't see "Tax Tools" on your screen, click on any of the entry sections (e.g. Income, W-2) and then click on "start" or the pencil icon"

 

  

I should have specified it was election work.  My state has a Section 218 Agreement. So no FICA  withholding required.  Not 100% sure where it gets entered though-Other income?

You will enter it as other income and for the reason, put election worker.