I received ~$2,700 from research stipends through my university (stipend, not scholarship), no taxes withheld. What should I file it under? Uncommon income?

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February 15, 2022
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I did some academic research through my university, and was awarded ~$2,700 (I have the exact number). They did not withhold any taxes, which isn't a problem, I just don't know what I should file it under. Right now I have it under "Uncommon income", but am unsure if that is right.

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MinhT1

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Enter it as scholarship, in the educational expenses section. You'll be asked if you had any scholarships not shown on a 1098-T or W-2. Then you'll be asked if you used scholarship money to pay room & board. Answer yes and enter the same stipend amount. That will treat it as earned income and place it on line 1 of form 1040. But, you won't have to pay social security and medicare tax (form8919) on the income.