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February 3, 2025
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Beneficiary of unpaid compensation

  • February 3, 2025
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I received a 1099-MISC from my deceased parent's agency, as I was the beneficiary of her unpaid compensation. Turbo Tax asks the following questions: 1) Did this involve work that like's your main job? 2) Did this involve an intent to earn money? I'm not sure whether to put yes or no for both questions. 

    Best answer by DianeW777

    The answers are for you as the beneficiary.  If your deceased parent were reporting the income, on their own return, the answers would be different and likely reported on a different form. You did not earn this money and you did not work for this money.

    1. Did this involve work that like's your main job?  - No
    2. Did this involve an intent to earn money? - No

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    DianeW777Answer
    February 4, 2025

    The answers are for you as the beneficiary.  If your deceased parent were reporting the income, on their own return, the answers would be different and likely reported on a different form. You did not earn this money and you did not work for this money.

    1. Did this involve work that like's your main job?  - No
    2. Did this involve an intent to earn money? - No
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