Less than 20$ of 1099-MISC income to report, but TurboTax online is forcing me to upgrade from Free Edition where I have to pay at least 50$ for federal tax filing, why?

Did you indicate this is business income and you have business expenses to report? If it is not related to income from business activities, follow these steps to include the income and to ensure you do not add a Schedule C to your return. You will not be able to deduct any related business expenses, however.

Follow these steps if you have a 1099-MISC:

• Under the Federal menu, click on Wages & Income
• Expand the menu for Other Common Income
• Click Start/Revisit next to Form 1099-MISC
• Enter the information as shown on your document

Be sure to indicate that the income is not related to a trade or business.

TurboTax Forms Available by Product