Small income from tutoring last year, where/how do I report/claim this?

My wife had a very small amount of income from tutoring last year ($150), all in cash or checks. This is not a business but just something she does on the side for some extra money. Is there a minimum amount to claim this? If the amount doesn't matter, how should I claim this?

Thank you for your help,

Rob S.

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Expert Alumni

Mar 17, 2024 10:05:24 AM

Yes, when the total income is less than $400, and no W-2 or 1099 form was issued, you can report the amount as miscellaneous taxable income.

Here's how to do that in TurboTax:

Sign in to your TurboTax account.
Select Edit under Wages & Income.
Scroll down to Less Common Income at the bottom. Expand the section by selecting the down arrow.
Select Start or Revisit to the right of Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
Select Start or Revisit to the right of Other reportable income.
Enter "Tutoring income" as the description and the dollar amount.
Select Continue, then Done.

Expert Alumni

Mar 17, 2024 10:05:24 AM

Yes, when the total income is less than $400, and no W-2 or 1099 form was issued, you can report the amount as miscellaneous taxable income.

Here's how to do that in TurboTax:

Sign in to your TurboTax account.
Select Edit under Wages & Income.
Scroll down to Less Common Income at the bottom. Expand the section by selecting the down arrow.
Select Start or Revisit to the right of Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
Select Start or Revisit to the right of Other reportable income.
Enter "Tutoring income" as the description and the dollar amount.
Select Continue, then Done.

Level 3

Mar 17, 2024 10:31:08 AM

Thank you. Perfect... exactly what I was looking for.

Rob

Level 1

Mar 2, 2025 9:31:06 AM

what if income is greater than $400 and there is no 1099, no W2?

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Small income from tutoring last year, where/how do I report/claim this?