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June 4, 2019
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How do I enter a Segal Education Award?

  • June 4, 2019
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I received a 1099 MISC for a Segal Education Award. TurboTax considers it business income. Is there another way to enter it?

Best answer by MargaretL

Per IRS, the AmeriCorps Education award should be reported on line 21, as Other Income and not as self-employment income.

When going through the 1099-Misc income, be sure to:

* select None of these apply on the "Does any of these uncommon situations apply" screen

* select No, it didn't involve work like my main job

* select No, it didn't involve an intent to earn money - such data entries will trigger the amount to be placed as Other Income on line 21, Form 1040, not subject to SE tax.

More details:

https://www.irs.gov/Help-&-Resources/Tools-&-FAQs/FAQs-for-Individuals/Frequently-Asked-Tax-Question...

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MargaretL
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June 4, 2019

Per IRS, the AmeriCorps Education award should be reported on line 21, as Other Income and not as self-employment income.

When going through the 1099-Misc income, be sure to:

* select None of these apply on the "Does any of these uncommon situations apply" screen

* select No, it didn't involve work like my main job

* select No, it didn't involve an intent to earn money - such data entries will trigger the amount to be placed as Other Income on line 21, Form 1040, not subject to SE tax.

More details:

https://www.irs.gov/Help-&-Resources/Tools-&-FAQs/FAQs-for-Individuals/Frequently-Asked-Tax-Question...

June 4, 2019
It keeps saying that it "needs review".
April 16, 2020

I am also getting this response and after going back multiple times and checking, there are no errors.  Mine is on the W-2G gambling winnings form.  I even deleted the form and started over.  What do I do?

April 12, 2022

How does this work for the 2021 year? I am not getting the same prompts from Turbo Tax

April 12, 2022

You would enter the 1099-MISC for the Segal Education Award as Other Income, not as self-employment income.

 

To do this:

 

  • Go to Other Common Income in the Income & Expenses section,
  • Click Start at the 1099-MISC box
  • Enter info from 1099-MISC,
  • Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC, and Continue
  • Does one of these uncommon situations apply?, Choose None of these apply and Continue
  • Check that No, it didn't involve work like my main job
  • How often did you get income for Segal Education Award, Choose I got it in 2021 and Continue
  • Did the Segal Education Award pay involve an intent to earn money, Choose, No, it didn't …. And Continue
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