Reporting student essay award without 1099-MISC (less than $600)

Yes.

 

You have to report this income as Other Reportable Income.

 

In TurboTax Online, open your return and follow these steps:

 

1. Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then on Wages and Income
2. Locate the Less Common Income section and click on the arrow on the right
3. Click Start next to Miscellaneous Income at the bottom
4. On the next page, click Start next to Other Reportable Income.