TP received a 1099-Misc. from SCE&G to buy electricity the TP did not use because he put Solar power ststem in residence. This is not earned income. Can it go on line 21?

[ertel]

As Other income, does the TP have any cost basis?  Is this income a Sched, D entry? Using TurboTax Deluxe

[ertel]

TP received about $1000.00 in payment for the unused electricity.

[CherylW · Accepted solution]

Any 1099-MISC that is not subject to Self-Employment tax would go on line 21 as other income.

It would not go on Schedule D as the sale of anything.

To put it as Other Income:

1. Go to Income. 

2. Select I'll choose what I work on. 

3. On Your 2016 Income Summary, scroll down to Less Common Income. 

4. Click Start or Update by Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C. 

5. Click Start or Update by Other Reportable Income. 

6.  Enter the Description and Amount on Other Taxable Income. 

The amount should show up on line 21 of your Form 1040.  To check, 

1. Go to My Account. 

2. Go to Tools. 

3. Go to View Tax Summary. 

4. Go to Preview my 1040.