Bonus from previous employer but no 1099 Misc

[T_MB]

My wife used to work at a large national law firm and left  5 years ago.  She received a small (under $500) check for a "client origination bonus" this year [I believe a small percent of what that client generated this year], but did not receive a 1099-Misc form.  Turbo-Tax wants me to file a SS-8 form. She didn't perform services this year (and hasn't for 5 years).   The questions on the SS8 form do not seem to fit this situation, as that form seems to be geared towards determining if someone is an employee and/or employers who are not reporting employees. 

Is this correct?  

[DavidD66 · Accepted solution]

Do not file a Form SS8.  Payments under $600 do not require a Form 1099,  I suggest you report it as "Other Income".   

• Select "Income & Expenses"
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page to "Miscellaneous Income"
• Click on Start/Revisit
• Scroll down to "Other Reportable Income" and select "Start/Revisit"
• Give a brief description and enter the amount

The amount will be reported on line 8 of Schedule 1 (Form 1040).

You could also report is as Self-Employment Income on Schedule C.

[T_MB]

Thank you!