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February 21, 2025
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Received a 1099-NEC for amount less than $200

  • February 21, 2025
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Do I have to include the 1099-NEC for under 200 dollars as a participant in a health study? There was no other income except for spouse income (married / filing jointly) and the study has ended.

    Best answer by Vanessa A

    Yes.  If you are filing a joint return with your spouse, you will need to include ALL of your income as well no matter how little it is.

     

    If you are not filing a return and your spouse is filing separately, then you do not need to file a return to claim only the $200.

     

     

    To enter the 1099 NEC as non-self-employment income take the following steps:

    • Income
    • 1099-NEC under Other Common Income
    • Enter the information from the 1099-NEC
    • Continue through and say the work does NOT involve work that is like your main job
    • Select the years you received it
    • Say no, to did this involve an intent to earn money

     

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    Vanessa AAnswer
    February 21, 2025

    Yes.  If you are filing a joint return with your spouse, you will need to include ALL of your income as well no matter how little it is.

     

    If you are not filing a return and your spouse is filing separately, then you do not need to file a return to claim only the $200.

     

     

    To enter the 1099 NEC as non-self-employment income take the following steps:

    • Income
    • 1099-NEC under Other Common Income
    • Enter the information from the 1099-NEC
    • Continue through and say the work does NOT involve work that is like your main job
    • Select the years you received it
    • Say no, to did this involve an intent to earn money

     

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    Will-MAuthor
    February 21, 2025

    That worked... thank you Vanessa A!