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Where do enter compensation from Focus Group

I received $225 for participating in a "Focus Group"   I understand I may not receive a 1099 because it is under $600.  What form or schedule do I use to report the $225 monies I received.  Thanks.  

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Vanessa A
Employee Tax Expert

Where do enter compensation from Focus Group

This will be reported as Other Income on line 8 of Schedule 1 which will then show on line 7a of your 1040.  

 

To report this click the following

  •    Federal
  • Wages & Income
  • Click Yes or No to the questions asked regarding income
  • Click Add more Income when you get to the Wages and Income page
  • Scroll down click Show More next to Less Common Income
  • Click Start Next to Miscellaneous Income
  • Click Yes next to Other Taxable Income
  • Enter your Other Taxable Income Amount and Description
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Vanessa A
Employee Tax Expert

Where do enter compensation from Focus Group

This will be reported as Other Income on line 8 of Schedule 1 which will then show on line 7a of your 1040.  

 

To report this click the following

  •    Federal
  • Wages & Income
  • Click Yes or No to the questions asked regarding income
  • Click Add more Income when you get to the Wages and Income page
  • Scroll down click Show More next to Less Common Income
  • Click Start Next to Miscellaneous Income
  • Click Yes next to Other Taxable Income
  • Enter your Other Taxable Income Amount and Description
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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